Unbleached Polyester Stitch-Bonded Fabric

This is an unbleached warp knit fabric made from polyester synthetic fibers using stitch-bonding technology, featuring chain stitches formed from textile yarn. It falls under HTS 6005.36.0020 as it is of synthetic fibers, unbleached, and classified as other stitch-bonded goods not covered by headings 6001-6004. Commonly used as a base material for apparel linings or industrial wipes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

6001.92.00Higher: 52.2% vs 45%

If containing 12 or more stitches per cm vertically and qualifying as velour

Statistical note defines velour fabrics under 6001.92 for specific high-stitch count warp knits, shifting from general stitch-bonded.

5603.94.10Lower: 35% vs 45%

If sold as nonwovens for industrial wipes rather than warp knit fabric

Nonwoven stitch-bonded textiles may classify under Chapter 56 if not meeting knitted fabric definitions in Chapter 60 notes.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 45%

If for use in textile machinery or technical applications

Warp knits used as textile articles for technical purposes like filters move to heading 5911, away from apparel/furnishing fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify stitch-bonded structure with chain stitches from textile yarn to confirm classification under Chapter 60 notes

Provide lab tests confirming synthetic fiber content over 85% polyester and unbleached state to avoid misclassification

Watch for bleaching processes that could shift to other subheadings; ensure documentation matches 'unbleached or bleached' but specify unbleached

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Polyester Stitch-Bonded Medical Gauze Base

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Acrylic Blend Stitch-Bonded Apparel Lining

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