Elastane Power Stretch Knit Fabric from Japan
High-stretch power knit fabric over 30 cm wide, incorporating 8-10% elastomeric yarn for form-fitting activewear like leggings. Classified under HTS 6004.10.00 for its significant elastomeric content excluding rubber thread. Popular in sportswear for recovery and compression properties.
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
• Ensure documentation specifies 'not containing rubber thread' to distinguish from 6004.20 provisions
• Measure fabric width post-relaxation to confirm >30 cm, as shrinkage could risk reclassification