Bleached Brushed Cotton Knit Fleece from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
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
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