Cotton Spandex Narrow Knit Fabric from Germany
A stretchy knitted fabric made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, measuring 25 cm in width, used for making cuffs and waistbands in apparel. It falls under HTS 6003.90.90.00 as a knitted fabric narrower than 30 cm, not classified under headings 6001 or 6002. This narrow width makes it ideal for trim applications in garment manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify exact width measurement under 30 cm to avoid reclassification to wider fabric headings; provide lab tests for fiber content (e.g
• cotton/spandex ratio) for accurate duty assessment; ensure declaration as 'knitted' includes stitch-bonded if applicable per chapter notes