Cotton Spandex Narrow Knit Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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