Swimwear Spandex Warp Knit Fabric from Japan
Chlorine-resistant warp knit fabric >30 cm wide containing 12% spandex for swimwear bikinis and rash guards. HTS 6004.10.00.25 covers warp knits with significant elastomeric yarn, no rubber thread. Designed for water exposure.
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
• Document spandex content with mill test certificates for customs scrutiny
• Measure fabric width precisely; ≤30 cm shifts to different statistical reporting
• Avoid classification as apparel fabric if sold in bulk rolls