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U.S. imports of knitted & crocheted fabrics with >5% elastomeric yarn or rubber thread (width >30cm) (HS 600490) totaled $412K in July 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Knitted & Crocheted Fabrics with >5% Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread (Width >30cm) paid $95K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 28% on $336K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Knitted & Crocheted Fabrics with >5% Elastomeric Yarn or Rubber Thread (Width >30cm) imports of $412K in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $356K.
Last updated: July 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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54 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 6004
Subheading 600490 · $412K of $5.1M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$412KYoY · Pro
Exports
$351KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6004909000 | Oth Knit/Crchet Fabrc Ot Elastmrc Yrn/Rubr Thrd | $230K | 31.99% | 99.77% | $74K |
| 6004902085 | Knit/Crochet Fabs, W Elasto & Rubber, >30 Cm NESOI | $158K | 10.14% | 51.98% | $16K |
| 6004902025 | Other Warp Knit Fab, Elasto & Rubber, >30cm Wide | $23K | 21.27% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 6004902010 | Opn Wk Fig Fab Warp Knit, Elast & Rubber, >30 Cm | $1K | 13.01% | 100.00% | $181 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6004902000 | Oth Knit/Crchet Fabrc Containing Elastmrc Yrn/Rubr | $338K |
| 6004909000 | Oth Knit/Crchet Fabrc Ot Elastmrc Yrn/Rubr Thrd | $13K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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China and Taiwan together supply 73% of it.
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rate provision · imports
18.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 22.94%.