Heading 6004

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 percent or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001

7 declarable lines

Heading 6004 covers knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm that contain by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than pile and terry fabrics of heading 6001. It splits by elastomeric yarn only versus elastomeric yarn plus rubber thread, then by warp knit versus other, and by open-work figured versus other. The residual line for other fabrics is 6004.90.90.00 at 7% general (MFN).

Products in this heading

Stretch knit fabric rolls for activewear containing spandex
Power mesh fabric with elastomeric yarn
Swimwear knit fabric containing elastomeric yarn
Wide knit fabric containing rubber thread for waistband applications
Elastomeric warp knit open-work fabric
Knit fabric for stretch garment linings
Wide elastic knit fabric for garment panels

How to choose the right subheading

Confirm the fabric width exceeds 30 cm; at or below 30 cm, check headings 6002 and 6003.
Confirm the fabric contains by weight 5% or more elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Decide whether the fabric contains elastomeric yarn only or contains both elastomeric yarn and rubber thread.
Identify whether the fabric is warp knit open-work figured, warp knit other, or another construction.
If the fabric is in heading 6004 but not in the elastomeric or rubber-thread lines, use the residual other line.

Often confused with

Narrow stretch knit fabric, 30 cm or less wide, containing elastomeric yarn
Width of 30 cm or less moves the fabric to heading 6002.
Heading 6002
Stretch terry or pile knit fabric
Pile and terry fabrics are covered by heading 6001.
Heading 6001
Warp knit fabric without elastomeric yarn or rubber thread
Warp knits outside headings 6001 to 6004 fall in heading 6005.
Heading 6005
Other knit fabric wider than 30 cm without elastomeric yarn or rubber thread
No elastomeric yarn or rubber thread content excludes heading 6004.
Heading 6006
Finished stretch knit T-shirt
Finished garments are classified in garment headings, not fabric headings.
Heading 6109

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for wide stretch knit fabric with spandex?

For warp knit fabric containing 5% or more elastomeric yarn but no rubber thread, use 6004.10.00.25 at 12.3% general (MFN) for other than open-work figured. Use 6004.10.00.10 at 12.3% general (MFN) for open-work figured fabric.

What is the duty on knit fabric containing both elastomeric yarn and rubber thread?

For other than warp knit open-work figured, 6004.90.20.85 carries a 12.3% general (MFN) rate. Warp knit open-work figured fabric uses 6004.90.20.10 at 12.3% general (MFN).

How do I classify wide knit fabric with elastomeric yarn that is warp knit open-work figured?

Use 6004.10.00.10, which covers warp knit open-work figured fabric containing 5% or more elastomeric yarn but no rubber thread, at 12.3% general (MFN).

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.