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

52.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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