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Neoprene-Like Stretch Knit Fabric from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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