Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001
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Heading 6002 covers knitted or crocheted fabrics no wider than 30 cm that contain at least 5% by weight elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, except pile and terry fabrics of heading 6001. It first separates fabrics with elastomeric yarn but no rubber thread from other fabrics, then splits cotton from other fibers, and finally separates open-work warp knit fabrics from other fabrics.
Products in this heading
- Narrow elastic knit band used for garment trims
- Cotton knit cuff fabric containing spandex
- Open-work warp knit lace strip
- Narrow knitted strap fabric made with rubber thread
- Elastic knit tape for waistbands
- Narrow crocheted fabric containing elastomeric yarn
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the fabric is knitted or crocheted, not woven.
- Confirm the width is 30 cm or less; wider elastic fabrics move to heading 6004.
- Confirm it contains at least 5% by weight elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
- Check whether it contains rubber thread; if not, and it has elastomeric yarn, start with 6002.40.
- Choose cotton versus other fiber, then open-work warp knit versus other construction.
Often confused with
- Heading 6001Pile or terry knitted fabric
Heading 6002 excludes pile and terry fabrics covered by heading 6001.
- Heading 6003Narrow knitted fabric with no elastomeric yarn or rubber thread
Heading 6002 requires at least 5% by weight elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
- Heading 6004Wide elastic knitted fabric over 30 cm
Heading 6002 covers fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cotton narrow knit fabric with elastomeric yarn but no rubber thread?
Use 6002.40.40.00 for cotton fabric in that category; the general (MFN) rate is 8.8%.
What is the duty on open-work warp knit fabric under heading 6002?
For the elastomeric-yarn line that does not contain rubber thread, 6002.40.80.20 has a general (MFN) rate of 8%.
How do I classify narrow cotton knitted fabric that contains rubber thread?
Cotton fabric in the other subheading uses 6002.90.40.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 8.8%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.