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Bleached Acrylic Fleece-Back Knit Fabric from Japan

Bleached acrylic knit fabric with a fleece backing, used for sweatshirts and casual wear. Falls under HTS 6006.31.00.80 as other unbleached/bleached synthetic fiber knits, lacking pile/loop specifications of prior subheadings. The bleaching process removes impurities without dyeing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document acrylic content percentage; blends under 85% may shift to multi-fiber headings

• Inspect for napping/fleece depth; excessive pile could reclassify to 6001.10

• Use ISF filings early for fabric rolls to prevent delays at US ports