60

Official Chapter Guide

Knitted or crocheted fabrics, including specific coated and specialized textiles; excludes specific decorative and treated textile items.

Tariff Landscape

Knitted or crocheted fabrics can have varying duty status depending on the treatment and specific classification within Chapter 60.
Specific chemical treatments, such as those in Subheading 6005.35, may affect the duty status.
Generally, no direct Section 301 or 232 implications are highlighted, but the origin and composition of the fabric may influence duty treatments.
Antidumping and countervailing duties are not typically a high-risk factor for this chapter compared to finished apparel, but vigilance is advised for shifts in trade policies.

Common errors involve misclassifying coated or treated fabrics under Chapter 60 instead of Chapter 59.
Ensure correct identification of crochet lace and labels, which belong in headings 5804 and 5807, respectively.
Pay attention to the specific characteristics outlined in Subheading Note 1 to avoid incorrect classification.
Distinction between simple knitted and specialized textiles with additional treatments is crucial.

Excludes crochet lace (heading 5804), labels, badges or similar articles (heading 5807), and knitted or crocheted fabrics that are impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (chapter 59).
Includes knitted or crocheted pile fabrics that are impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (heading 6001).
Covers fabrics with metal threads used in apparel or furnishings.
Includes stitch-bonded goods under 'knitted' references.
Subheading 6005.35 covers specific lightweight polyester or polyethylene mesh fabrics with specified chemical treatments.
Defines 'long pile fabrics' for heading 6001 and 'open-work fabrics' for the chapter.
Statistical Note: 'Velour' must have 12+ stitches per cm vertically (for reporting under 6001.92.0010 and 6001.92.0030).

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