Unbleached Polyester Interlock Fabric for T-Shirts from Japan
Unbleached double knit polyester interlock fabric designed for cutting into t-shirt bodies, valued for its stability and stretch. It matches HTS 6006.41.00.25 precisely: artificial staple fibers, unbleached, double knit (222) construction including stitch-bonded elements per chapter notes.
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
• Label rolls with HTS statistical suffix (222) and provide gauge/stitch density to prove interlock structure
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare greige (unbleached) market value accurately
• Obtain certificates of analysis for fiber type to prevent shifts to cotton or wool chapters