Polyester Narrow Rib Knit Fabric
This is a ribbed knitted polyester fabric, measuring 28 cm wide, commonly used for collar and placket reinforcements in shirts and jackets. It is classified under tariff item 6003.90.00 as a knitted fabric of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01 or 60.02, and is not a pile fabric.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric exceeds 30 cm in width
Heading 60.04 covers knitted fabrics with elastomeric yarn over 30 cm wide, which would apply if the width is greater.
If the fabric is a pile fabric
Heading 60.02 covers pile fabrics, including narrow ones, which are excluded from heading 60.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric width is 30 cm or less and that the rib construction does not make it a pile fabric
• Declare the polyester fibre content accurately
• Keep documentation showing the fabric is not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
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Acrylic Narrow Cable Knit Fabric
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Bamboo Fiber Narrow Knit Tape
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Cotton Blend Warp Knit Open-Work Galloon
A narrow warp knit open-work fabric made from a cotton-polyester blend, measuring 27 cm in width. It features a ladder pattern and is used for shirt inserts, falling under tariff item 6003.90.00 as other knitted or crocheted fabrics not exceeding 30 cm, excluding pile and elastic fabrics of headings 60.01 and 60.02.
Cotton Spandex Narrow Knit Fabric
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Elastic Narrow Knit Banding Fabric
This is an elastic narrow knit banding fabric with a spandex core, measuring 15 cm wide, used for waistbands and sleeve cuffs in activewear. It is classified under tariff item 6003.90.00 as a knitted fabric of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01 or 60.02, valued for its high stretch recovery.
Elastic Warp Knit Open-Work Banding
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