6006.21 - Unbleached or bleached:

This HTS classification, 6006.21, specifically covers knitted or crocheted fabrics made of cotton that are in an unbleached or bleached state. This means the fabric has undergone minimal processing, with bleaching being the primary treatment to remove natural colorants and impurities, but it has not yet been dyed or printed with colors or patterns. The scope includes a wide range of cotton knit fabrics, such as those used in apparel, home furnishings, and other textile articles, provided they meet the unbleached or bleached criteria.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS 6006.22 covers similar cotton knit fabrics that have been dyed after manufacturing. HTS 6006.23 encompasses fabrics where the knit is constructed using yarns of different colors, resulting in a multicolored appearance without printing. Finally, HTS 6006.24 is reserved for cotton knit fabrics that have been printed with designs or patterns. Therefore, 6006.21 represents the foundational, undyed and unprinted stage of cotton knit fabric classification.

Within this category, further distinctions are made based on the specific construction and yarn characteristics. Subcategory 6006.21.10.00 addresses circular knit fabrics made entirely from cotton yarns where each individual yarn exceeds a count of 100 metric number, indicating a finer thread. The broader subcategory, 6006.21.90, captures all other unbleached or bleached cotton knit fabrics that do not meet the specific yarn count criteria of the preceding subcategory, providing a catch-all for remaining items.