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