Synthetic Warp Knit Spacer Fabric

3D spacer fabric warp knitted from polyester yarns of varied colors, used in shoe linings and mattress padding. Classified in HTS 6005.38.00.80 for its 'other' warp knit synthetic composition with different colored yarns.

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.

6002Lower: 18% vs 45%

If knit on tricot machines with pile

Tricot warp knits with pile go to 6002.41; flat spacers remain in 6005.

5609.00.40.00Lower: 38.9% vs 45%

If only impregnated/coated, no knit base

Impregnated textile articles without knit structure are in 5609, not Chapter 60.

5911.90.00Lower: 38.8% vs 45%

If for industrial textile use like conveyor belts

Technical textiles for industrial machinery shift to 5911 based on end-use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include cross-section diagrams showing spacer yarn structure to validate warp knit classification

Declare as greige if undyed, but test for pre-colored yarns to fit 6005.38 color criteria

Package in bulk rolls to prevent set classification with components

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