Neoprene-Like Stretch Knit Fabric from China
Synthetic knit mimicking neoprene with 12% elastomeric yarn, over 30 cm wide for wetsuits and drysuits. HTS 6004.90.90.00 for its knitted elastomeric properties excluding heading 6001. Suited for watersports gear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
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 buoyancy and thermal properties if claiming specialty use
• Avoid rubber thread confusion—specify spandex/lycra composition
• Document UV resistance for outdoor end-use validation