Lycra Swimwear Knit Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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