Printed Polyester Stitch-Bonded Fabric for Apparel

This warp-knitted, printed polyester stitch-bonded fabric features chain stitches formed from synthetic yarn, classified under 6005.39.00.20 due to its printed surface and stitch-bonded construction excluding headings 6001-6004. It is commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and casual wear.

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.

6005Same rate: 45%

If unprinted or yarn-dyed

Unprinted synthetic warp knit fabrics fall under 6005.34, as printing determines the specific subheading.

6002Lower: 18% vs 45%

If classified as velour with 12+ stitches per cm vertically

Velour knit fabrics meeting stitch density criteria shift to statistical note-specific reporting in 6002.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 45%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface-coated or waterproofed stitch-bonded fabrics are classified in Chapter 59 as coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify stitch-bonded construction with chain stitches via lab testing to confirm HTS 6005.39.00.20 classification

Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to avoid misclassification as unprinted fabric

Ensure fiber content labels specify over 85% polyester to prevent shifts to natural fiber headings

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