Spandex Jacket Hem Binding Strips from Japan
Elastic binding strips from spandex-blend man-made fibers for finishing jacket hems, preventing fraying. HTS 6217.90.90.35 covers these as other parts of coats/jackets, adhering to non-knitted made-up article rules in Chapter 62. Common in activewear jacket production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify exact man-made fiber percentage (>50%) on commercial docs for (635) quota compliance
• Use photos in entry docs showing unfinished state to differentiate from Chapter 62 blouses/shirts