Bleached Brushed Cotton Knit Fleece from China
Bleached cotton knit fabric brushed on one side for fleece-like softness, used in sweatshirts. Although brushed, it remains in HTS 6006.21.90.80 as unbleached/bleached 'other' without forming pile loops. Brushing is a mechanical finish not triggering pile classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish brushing from napping/pile; excessive raising risks 6001.10 pile classification
• Test for shrinkage post-brushing; high shrinkage flags quality issues at entry
• Invoice must specify 'knitted fleece' vs woven to avoid Chapter 52 errors