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Unbleached Polyester Warp Knit Mesh Fabric

This unbleached warp knit mesh fabric is made from artificial polyester fibers on a galloon knitting machine, used primarily for sportswear linings and athletic bags. It falls under HTS 6005.41.0080 as an unbleached warp knit fabric of artificial fibers, excluding those in headings 6001-6004. The open mesh structure provides breathability without further processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+12.5%22.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.61Higher: 27.4% vs 22.5%

If woven instead of warp knit

Woven polyester fabrics of artificial filament yarns fall under Chapter 54, not knitted Chapter 60.

6004.90.90.00Higher: 44.5% vs 22.5%

If knitted or crocheted, not specifically warp knit

Non-warp knit fabrics like circular knits of artificial fibers go to heading 6004.

6005.42.00Higher: 47.5% vs 22.5%

If dyed or printed after bleaching

Post-bleach dyeing moves it out of unbleached/bleached category into dyed warp knits.

Not sure which classification is right?

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content is predominantly artificial (e.g

• polyester >85%) via lab tests to confirm Chapter 60 classification

• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached state and warp knit construction to avoid misclassification as woven fabrics