Bleached Polyester Warp Knit Elastic Banding

Bleached warp knit elastic fabric from polyester artificial filaments, used for garment waistbands and cuffs. HTS 6005.41.0080 covers this as other bleached warp knits excluding prior headings. Includes spandex core for stretch, but base is artificial fiber warp knit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+10.0%20%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5906.91.30.00Higher: 37.7% vs 20%

If rubberized or elastomeric coated

Rubber-impregnated knits move to Chapter 59.

6002Lower: 18% vs 20%

If stitch-bonded with chain stitches of textile yarn

Chapter note equates stitch-bonded to knitted, but may fit 6002 for other knits.

5407.54.00Higher: 32.4% vs 20%

If woven taffeta-style

Woven artificial filament fabrics classify in 5407.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document elastic content <20% to keep as base fabric, not rubber article

Specify galloon knit to distinguish from weft knits in customs entry