Bleached Nainsook Undergarment Fabric from China
Soft bleached nainsook cotton fabric (120 g/m², 90% cotton, yarn #35) is covered by HTS 5208.29.40.90 for fine bleached cotton weaves of number 42 or lower. Perfect for lingerie, babies' clothing bases, and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Maintain chain-of-custody docs from mill bleaching to prevent origin laundering claims
• Test for shrinkage post-bleach; excessive may indicate poor processing affecting value
• Declare as 'other fabrics' explicitly to avoid auto-assignment to gauze subheadings