Unbleached Cotton Mesh Knit Fabric from China
Unbleached cotton knit with open mesh structure for sportswear ventilation. HTS 6006.21.90.80 captures this as other unbleached cotton knit; mesh from tuck stitches doesn't qualify as lace (Chapter 60 note excludes). Used in athletic liners.
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
• Provide stitch diagrams proving mesh vs lace for Chapter 60 note compliance
• Test air permeability; high values confirm mesh but not powernet (6002.43)
• Avoid elastic yarn claims; spandex blends go to 6006.41+