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Unbleached Acrylic Fleece Knit from Japan

Unbleached knitted fleece fabric from acrylic synthetic fibers, used for sweatshirt linings and blanket bases. It qualifies for HTS 6006.31.00 as an other knitted synthetic fabric in its natural unprocessed state. The fleece surface provides insulation without additional finishing.

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 yarn origin to prove synthetic fiber content for Chapter 60 eligibility

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'grey fabric' without specifying unbleached status

• Prepare for customs scrutiny on fleece weight per square meter for valuation