Polyester Velour-Like Pile Knit from China
This polyester knit fabric mimics velour with short cut pile but falls outside strict velour stitch criteria, used in apparel and upholstery. Under HTS 6001.92.0040 as other man-made pile fabrics. Chapter notes include metal thread variants, but this is pure synthetic.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test vertical stitch count (<12/cm) to justify 'other' vs velour subheadings
• Include end-use declaration (apparel/furnishing) as per chapter note allowances
• Bundle with dyeing specs if colored, to preempt Chapter 59 textile article claims