Lycra Swimwear Knit Fabric from China
A high-chlorine resistant knitted fabric with 20% Lycra elastomeric yarn and 80% nylon, width over 30 cm, ideal for swimwear and rash guards. Its rubber-like stretch prevents sagging in water. Falls under 6004.90.20 due to significant elastomeric yarn content in knitted form.
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
• Include chlorine resistance certifications if marketed as such, but focus on fiber content for tariff; common pitfall is undervaluing rolls
• Use commercial invoices specifying exact % of elastomeric yarn (e.g
• Lycra) to prevent audits
• Bundle in sets with patterns? Classify as sets under GRI 3 if not sole fabric