Bleached Cotton Fleece Knit Fabric
This is a bleached cotton fleece knit fabric, brushed on one side for softness, suitable for hoodies and sweatpants. It is not a looped pile fabric of heading 6001, as the fleece effect is achieved by brushing rather than by loop formation. It falls under tariff item 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted 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 has a looped pile surface
Looped pile fabrics are classified in heading 6001, not 6006.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is not classified as a pile fabric under heading 6001; provide a technical specification confirming the fleece is brushed, not looped
• Declare the fabric weight and width accurately on the customs invoice
• Keep records of the bleaching process to substantiate the 'bleached' status
Related Products under Tariff item 6006.21.90
Bleached Brushed Cotton Knit Fleece
This is a bleached cotton knit fabric brushed on one side for fleece-like softness, used in sweatshirts. Brushing does not create a pile or looped surface, so it remains in heading 6006. It falls under 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted fabric.
Bleached Cotton Interlock Knit Fabric
This is a bleached cotton interlock knit fabric with a smooth double-knit texture, ideal for underwear and babywear. It is not a pile fabric and does not meet the specific yarn count threshold of the sibling item 6006.21.10. It is classified under 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted fabric.
Bleached Cotton Pique Knit Fabric
This is a bleached cotton pique fabric with a textured honeycomb pattern, used for polo shirts. The texture is formed by tuck stitches, not by pile or loop construction, so it remains in heading 6006. It falls under 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted fabric.
Bleached Cotton Popcorn Knit Fabric
This is a bleached cotton popcorn knit fabric with a textured bubble pattern created by stitch variation, used for blouses and children's wear. The raised surface is not a pile or looped construction, so it remains in heading 6006. It is classified under 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted fabric.
Bleached Cotton Scallop Edge Knit
This is a bleached cotton knit with factory scalloped edges for lingerie trim. The edge finishing does not make it 'made up' under Note 7, as it is not cut to shape or assembled. It falls under 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted fabric.
Bleached Cotton Tubular Knit Fabric
This is a bleached cotton knit formed into seamless tubes for sock blanks or leggings. The tubular construction does not make it 'made up' under Note 7, as it is not cut to shape or finished. It falls under 6006.21.90 as 'other' bleached cotton knitted fabric.