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U.S. imports of knitted & crocheted fabrics with >5% elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (width >30cm) (HS 600490) totaled $373K in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Knitted & Crocheted Fabrics with >5% Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread (Width >30cm) paid $78K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $308K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataChinese, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese mills dominate US imports of this category, which covers knitted and crocheted fabrics wider than 30 cm containing more than 5% elastomeric yarn or rubber thread — the stretch component that makes these fabrics essential for activewear, swimwear, compression garments, and medical textiles. Imports from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a key cost consideration for sourcing teams. The US schedule subdivides the heading by construction: open-work warp-knit (6004902010), other warp-knit (6004902025), and a broader catch-all for other knit/crochet constructions with elastomeric or rubber content (6004902085), plus a residual line for fabrics without elastomeric yarn (6004909000). Correct classification hinges on whether the fabric is warp-knit versus other construction and on the precise elastomeric content percentage.
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The key distinction is construction method and structure: 6004902010 applies specifically to open-work figured fabrics made on warp-knitting machines, while 6004902085 is the residual line for knitted or crocheted fabrics with elastomeric or rubber content that are neither open-work warp-knit nor other warp-knit. Lab analysis of the knit structure and a precise fiber content test are typically required to support classification.
The threshold is measured by weight of the total fabric. If elastomeric yarn or rubber thread constitutes more than 5% of the total fabric weight, the fabric falls within heading 6004 rather than other knitted fabric headings. Importers should obtain mill certifications or laboratory test reports confirming the elastomeric content percentage to support their classification.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $94K | -- | -$94K |
| MEXICO | $52K | $34K | -$18K |
| FRANCE | $74K | -- | -$74K |
| THAILAND | $67K | -- | -$67K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $55K | +$55K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6004909000 | OTH KNIT/CRCHET FABRC OT ELASTMRC YRN/RUBR THRD | $240K | 24.92% | $57K |
| 6004902010 | OPN WK FIG FAB WARP KNIT, ELAST & RUBBER, >30 CM | $52K | -- | -- |
| 6004902025 | OTHER WARP KNIT FAB, ELASTO & RUBBER, >30CM WIDE | $41K | 23.00% | $9K |
| 6004902085 | KNIT/CROCHET FABS, W ELASTO & RUBBER, >30 CM NESOI | $40K | 29.34% | $11K |
OTH KNIT/CRCHET FABRC OT ELASTMRC YRN/RUBR THRD
OPN WK FIG FAB WARP KNIT, ELAST & RUBBER, >30 CM
OTHER WARP KNIT FAB, ELASTO & RUBBER, >30CM WIDE
KNIT/CROCHET FABS, W ELASTO & RUBBER, >30 CM NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6004902000 | OTH KNIT/CRCHET FABRC CONTAINING ELASTMRC YRN/RUBR | $145K |
| 6004909000 | OTH KNIT/CRCHET FABRC OT ELASTMRC YRN/RUBR THRD | $34K |
OTH KNIT/CRCHET FABRC CONTAINING ELASTMRC YRN/RUBR
32.6K kg
OTH KNIT/CRCHET FABRC OT ELASTMRC YRN/RUBR THRD
1.5K kg
OTHER WARP KNIT FABRICS (INCLUDING GALLOON), NESOI
HS 600590
WARP KT FAB, SYNT FIB,OTHER, UNBLC/BLEACHED
HS 600536
KNIT/CROC FAB,WD>30 CM, CONT 5%OR MORE ELASTO YARN
HS 600410
KNIT/CROC FABS,SYNT FBRS, YARN OF DIF. COLORS, NES
HS 600633
KNITTED OR CORCHETED FABRICS,SYNTH FBRS, DYED, NES
HS 600632
WARP KNIT FAB,SYNT FIBERS, OTHER, DYED
HS 600537
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $265K | $18K | -$248K |
| North Carolina | -- | $80K | +$80K |
| Ohio | $52K | -- | -$52K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $189K | -- | -$189K |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $58K | $18K | -$40K |
| WILMINGTON, NC | -- | $55K | +$55K |