Unbleached Polyester Knit Fabric

This is an unbleached knitted fabric made from 100% polyester synthetic fibers, used primarily for apparel linings and interlinings. It falls under HTS 6006.31.00 as it is unprocessed beyond knitting and composed of synthetic fibers without bleaching or dyeing. The fabric's plain structure suits applications requiring a neutral base material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina10%+35.0%45%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico10%+10.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada10%+10.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany10%+10.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6004.90Lower: 17% vs 45%

If containing 5% or more elastomeric yarn like spandex

Fabrics with significant elastomeric content shift to heading 6004 for stretch knits.

5903.90.25.00Lower: 42.5% vs 45%

If coated or laminated with plastics for water resistance

Surface treatments like PU coating move it to Chapter 59 as textile fabrics impregnated or coated.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 45%

If woven rather than knitted construction

Woven synthetic fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not knitted Chapter 60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify fiber content exceeds 85% synthetics via lab testing to confirm Chapter 60 classification

โ€ข Provide mill certificates showing unbleached status to avoid misclassification as dyed (6006.32)

โ€ข Declare width and weight accurately, as statistical suffixes may apply for narrow (<30cm) fabrics

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