Nylon Lycra Swimwear Fabric from China
Smooth knitted nylon fabric with 20% lycra elastomeric yarn, width exceeding 30 cm, designed for swimwear and beachwear. Meets HTS 6004.10.00 criteria with substantial elastomeric content sans rubber thread. Offers chlorine resistance and four-way stretch.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for exact elastomeric percentage as swim fabrics often exceed 15%, but declare accurately to prevent duty evasion claims
• Include performance specs like chlorine resistance in invoices for tariff justification
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial rolls; retail cuts may need different statistical suffixes