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Pile Knit Auto Upholstery Fabric

A man-made pile knit fabric weighing over 271 g/m², designed for automotive seat upholstery. As a furnishing fabric, it falls under tariff item 6001.92.00 for other pile fabrics of man-made fibres.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5903.10.10Same rate: Free

If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics

Chapter 59 covers coated or laminated textiles, though knitted pile fabrics remain in heading 60.01 if merely coated.

6001.10.00Same rate: Free

If the pile is long pile (over 5 mm)

Long pile fabrics are classified under 6001.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare the fabric's end use (automotive upholstery) but note that end use does not affect classification under 6001.92.00

• Ensure the fabric is not coated or laminated with plastics, which would move it to Chapter 59

• Keep a sample or specification sheet for CBSA verification

Related Products under Tariff item 6001.92.00

Acrylic Faux Suede Pile Knit

Acrylic faux suede pile knit fabric, knitted from acrylic man-made fibres and napped to create a suede-like surface. This fabric falls under tariff item 6001.92.00 as a pile fabric of man-made fibres, including long pile variants, and is suitable for jackets and apparel.

Acrylic Pile Upholstery Knit Fabric

Acrylic pile upholstery knit fabric is a knitted fabric with a cut pile construction, exceeding 271 g/m², designed for heavy-duty furniture upholstery. It falls under tariff item 6001.92.00 as a pile fabric of man-made fibres, including furnishing fabrics.

Acrylic Terry Loop Knit Fabric

Acrylic terry loop knit fabric, knitted from acrylic man-made fibres with prominent loops on one side, used for bath mats and robes. This product falls under tariff item 6001.92.00 as a terry fabric of man-made fibres, including stitch-bonded variants per chapter note.

Acrylic Velour Apparel Fabric

Acrylic velour apparel fabric is a heavy knitted pile fabric exceeding 271 g/m², with a velvet-like surface suited for jackets and coats. It falls under tariff item 6001.92.00 as a pile fabric of man-made fibres, which includes velour constructions for apparel use.

Automotive Seat Velour Fabric

Automotive seat velour fabric is a durable polyester velour knit exceeding 271 g/m², designed for car seat covers with high abrasion resistance. It is classified under tariff item 6001.92.00 as a pile fabric of man-made fibres, suitable for furnishing purposes in vehicles.

Furnishing Velour Drapery Lining

Furnishing velour drapery lining is a heavy knitted velour fabric made from synthetic fibres, exceeding 271 g/m², used as a backing for curtains. It falls under tariff item 6001.92.00 as a pile fabric of man-made fibres, which includes furnishing fabrics per Chapter 60 notes.