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Unbleached Polyester Stitch-Bonded Fabric from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

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