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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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