Spandex Swimwear Knit Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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