Fine Gauge Cotton Pique Knit Fabric from Japan
Dyed circular knit pique fabric from ultra-fine cotton yarns >100 metric number, popular for polo shirts and lightweight activewear. Falls under HTS 6006.22.10.00 for its high yarn fineness, cotton exclusivity, and dyeing. Textured surface enhances breathability.
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
• Conduct yarn numbering tests per ASTM standards to prove >100 metric for this subheading
• Declare as 'dyed' only if color is fixed; reactive dyes need penetration certification
• Avoid apparel set classification; import as bulk fabric to stay in Chapter 60