Bleached Brushed Cotton Knit Fleece from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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