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Printed Lycra-Spandex Open-Work Dancewear Fabric from Japan

Stretchy warp-knit open-work fabric blending artificial polyester and spandex with printed sequin effects for dance costumes. Classified HTS 6005.44.0010 for printed open-work artificial fiber construction. Enables flexible, breathable performance wear.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Detail elastic fiber percentage (<5% spandex keeps in 6005 artificial fibers)

• Test for 4-way stretch to confirm warp knit vs raschel classification

• Label for activewear end-use but import as greige fabric to avoid Chapter 61