Unbleached Cotton Rib Knit Fabric from Japan
Unbleached ribbed knit fabric from cotton, featuring vertical ridges for stretch in cuffs and waistbands. It qualifies for HTS 6006.21.90.80 as an unbleached cotton knit of the 'other' variety, not meeting wale or loop pile criteria. Commonly cut for garment trims.
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
• Specify rib construction in invoices but confirm no wale measurement for 6006.21.10
• Use AATCC test methods to prove unbleached state and cotton purity
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use; retail packs may affect quotas