Stitch-Bonded Terry Pile from Japan
Stitch-bonded polyester fabric with terry-style pile loops, treated as knitted per schedule notes. HTS 6001.10.20.00 for man-made long pile/terry. Used for industrial wiping and apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Schedule note confirms stitch-bonding = knitted; include process description
• Chain stitch verification via microscopy if challenged
• Industrial vs consumer end-use affects quota but not HTS