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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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