Polyester Elastane Sport Mesh Fabric from China
Breathable mesh knit exceeding 30 cm width with 5% elastane for athletic jerseys and shorts, balancing ventilation and fit. HTS 6004.90.90.00 covers this due to minimal elastomeric yarn threshold. Essential for team uniforms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
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
• Conduct airflow permeability tests to differentiate from non-mesh knits
• Declare mesh structure in invoices to avoid solid knit misclassification
• Ensure no finishing processes push it into dyed/printed categories