Warp Knit Neoprene Surrogate Fabric from China
Warp knitted textile surrogate for neoprene, >30 cm wide with heavy elastomeric yarn and rubber thread mimicking wetsuit stretch and insulation. Used in watersports apparel. HTS 6004.90.2025 due to warp knit and dual elastic/rubber makeup.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Distinguish from actual neoprene (3921) by proving textile base > rubber content
• Include knitting machine specs confirming warp process in CF-28 requests
• Avoid bulk packaging claims shifting to parts classification