Polyester Narrow Rib Knit Fabric

Ribbed knitted polyester fabric, 28 cm wide, commonly used for collar and placket reinforcements in shirts and jackets. Classified under HTS 6003.90.90.00 for other knitted or crocheted fabrics under 30 cm width, excluding circular or warp knits of 6001/6002. Its textured rib structure provides elasticity for garment edges.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.6%+35.0%41.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.6%+10.0%16.6%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.6%+10.0%16.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.6%+10.0%16.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.6%+10.0%16.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6002Lower: 18% vs 41.6%

If warp knitted from synthetic continuous filament

Warp knits on machines of heading 6002 are directed to specific subheadings, separating from weft knits in 6003.

6006.90Lower: 10% vs 41.6%

If width exceeds 30 cm but under 5 cm height for specific uses

Fabrics over 30 cm width shift to Chapter 60 headings like 6006 for other knitted fabrics.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 41.6%

If made from wool-blend yarns and considered woven-like

Material shift to wool fabrics moves to Chapter 51, even if knitted, based on predominant fiber.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document rib stitch pattern and width certification to distinguish from wider Chapter 60 fabrics; watch for contamination with metal threads which could invoke chapter note for apparel fabrics; declare yarn count if over 152 metric for potential statistical breaks

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