Unbleached Cotton Warp Knit Mesh Fabric from Japan
This unbleached warp knit fabric made from 100% cotton on galloon knitting machines features an open mesh structure ideal for sportswear linings. It falls under HTS 6005.21.00.00 as an unbleached cotton warp knit fabric outside headings 6001-6004. The natural cotton state without bleaching distinguishes it from dyed or printed variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify 100% cotton composition via lab tests as required for Chapter 60 classification
• Include mill certificates proving unbleached status to avoid reclassification to dyed categories
• Declare width and weight accurately; narrow galloon knits may trigger statistical suffixes