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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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