Rubber Thread Stretch Jersey Fabric
Circular knit jersey fabric over 30 cm wide incorporating rubber thread and elastomeric yarn for high elasticity, ideal for swimwear and shapewear. Classified in 6004.90.20.85 due to combined elastomeric and rubber content excluding it from heading 6001. Provides recovery and compression for body-conforming applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If warp knit velour with 12+ stitches/cm vertically
Statistical velour definition in 6001 applies to specific high-density warp knits.
If cut/narrowed into apparel parts like waistbands
Converted into knitted apparel components shifts to Chapter 61 as parts.
If woven rather than knitted
Woven polyester/spandex fabrics classify in Chapter 54, not knitted Chapter 60.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact rubber thread percentage; high rubber may trigger reclassification to rubber products
• Use detailed invoices specifying knit type (weft vs warp) to prevent misheading to 6002
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