Spandex Swimwear Knit Fabric from Canada
A high-chlorine resistant knitted fabric over 30 cm wide with 7% spandex for swimwear, offering durability and stretch in wet conditions. Classified under HTS 6004.90.90.00 due to elastomeric yarn content and exclusion from heading 6001. Used for bikini tops, one-pieces, and rash guards.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide chlorine-resistance test reports to support swimwear end-use claims during classification
• Document exact spandex percentage; under 5% shifts to non-elastomeric headings
• Avoid bundling with finished garments—import as greige fabric to prevent Chapter 61/62 misclassification