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HSChapter 60
U.S. imports of warp knit fabrics of synthetic fibers, made from yarns of different colors (HS 600538) totaled $1.1M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Warp Knit Fabrics of Synthetic Fibers, Made from Yarns of Different Colors paid $234K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Warp Knit Fabrics of Synthetic Fibers, Made from Yarns of Different Colors imports of $1.1M in July 2026 ran 103% above the year-to-date monthly average of $563K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataYarn-dyed synthetic warp-knit fabrics — where color variation is built into the structure through pre-colored yarns rather than applied after fabric formation — serve specialty apparel, upholstery, and technical textile markets that demand pattern integrity and colorfastness. China leads US imports, with India and Brazil also significant sources. The heading's four US tariff lines (6005380000, 6005380010, 6005380020, 6005380080) parallel the construction-based splits seen across the broader Chapter 60 synthetic warp-knit series, with open-work and stitch-bonded goods carved out separately.
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57 shipments/mo
The test is whether the color variation is carried in the yarn itself before knitting or applied to the fabric surface afterward. Unraveling individual yarns from the fabric and examining whether each yarn is uniformly colored throughout its length confirms yarn dyeing. A jacquard structure can produce patterns using yarns of different colors, but a piece-dyed fabric will show uniform color on each yarn regardless of its position in the pattern. Mill production records and fiber analysis reports are the most reliable supporting documents.
Yes. With China and India together representing the top two sources, supply disruptions — whether from trade-remedy actions, logistics bottlenecks, or capacity constraints — can have an outsized impact on availability and pricing. Brazil and Mexico appear in the supplier mix, offering some geographic diversification, but the specialty nature of yarn-dyed warp-knit constructions means alternative sourcing often requires lead time for qualification and sampling.
Subheading 4 of 14 in heading 6005
Subheading 600538 · $1.1M of $21.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6005380010 | Open-Work Fabs of Diff Colors, Synth, Warp Knit | $604K | 13.55% | 100.00% | $82K |
| 6005380080 | Other Diffrnt Color Yarns Synth Fibers, Warp Knit | $494K | 29.07% | 87.11% | $144K |
| 6005380020 | Stitch-Bonded Gds, Diff Colors, Synth Fibs Wrp Knt | $46K | 20.00% | 100.00% | $9K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6005380000 | Knit Fab(Incl Galln)of Syn Fib Dif Clr Yrn | $123K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$1.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$123KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Israel and China together supply 56% of it.
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rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 20.51%.