Fine Weave Unbleached Cotton Broadcloth from China
Broadcloth made from unbleached high-count cotton yarns (number 78), 85%+ cotton, plain weave at 120 g/m², directly under HTS 5208.12.80. Popular for interfacings in formal apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48%
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
• Use ST/10 formula if square meters per kg known for quick yarn number verification
• Batch test for consistency; variations could push below #69 threshold
• Declare as 'unbleached' only if no chemical treatments applied post-weaving