Polyester Warp Knit Mesh Fabric from Japan
A lightweight warp knit mesh fabric made from synthetic polyester yarns of different colors, used primarily for sportswear ventilation panels. It falls under HTS 6005.38.00.80 as a warp knit fabric of synthetic fibers with multi-colored yarns, excluding headings 6001-6004. The open mesh structure is created through galloon knitting techniques.
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 yarn composition via lab tests to confirm synthetic fibers and different color yarns for accurate 6005 classification
• Provide knitting machine specifications (warp/galloon) in documentation to distinguish from circular knits in Chapter 60
• Avoid misclassification as finished garments by ensuring fabric is shipped in rolls, not cut pieces