Unbleached Polyester Warp Knit Mesh Fabric from China
This is an unbleached warp knit mesh fabric made from synthetic polyester fibers, primarily used for sportswear linings and filtration applications. It falls under HTS 6005.36.0080 as it is warp knitted, of synthetic fibers, unbleached, and not specifically covered by headings 6001-6004. The open mesh structure is created through galloon knitting machines for breathability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% synthetics via lab tests to avoid reclassification; ensure declaration of unbleached status with bleaching certificates
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as woven mesh, leading to Chapter 59 duties