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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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