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Unbleached Polyester Single Jersey Knit from Japan

Unbleached single jersey knit fabric made from polyester yarns, ideal for dyeing or printing in T-shirt production. It is classified in HTS 6006.31.00.80 as an other unbleached/bleached synthetic knit, featuring a smooth single-sided surface from weft knitting. Minimal processing keeps it in the unbleached category.

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 fiber burn tests if blends suspected; must be predominantly synthetic for this heading

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as cotton (Chapter 60 cotton knits) without content verification

Ship in original mill-wrapped bolts to preserve unbleached status proof