Polyester Open-Work Warp Knit Lace Fabric from China

This is a warp knit open-work fabric made from artificial polyester yarns of different colors, featuring intricate lace-like patterns with visible openings. It falls under HTS 6005.43.0010 due to its open-work structure, use of multi-colored artificial fiber yarns, and production via galloon knitting machines typical for lace. Primarily used for apparel trims and decorative overlays.

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 yarn composition via lab tests to confirm artificial fibers and different colors, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification

Include detailed swatches and knitting specifications in documentation to prove open-work structure and galloon machine origin

Avoid common pitfalls like confusing with woven lace (Chapter 60 exclusions) by providing production process affidavits