Dyed Polyester Velour Fabric from China
A dyed knitted velour fabric made from 100% polyester with at least 12 stitches per centimeter in the vertical direction, used primarily for apparel like jackets and sportswear. It falls under HTS 6006.32.0080 as a dyed synthetic fiber knitted fabric, specifically in the 'other' category excluding narrow or pile constructions. This classification aligns with statistical notes defining velour for such dense knits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify stitch density (12+ per cm vertically) via lab testing to confirm velour status per statistical notes and avoid misclassification
• Provide detailed yarn composition certificates showing 100% synthetic fibers to comply with Chapter 60 requirements