Discharge Printed Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from China
Lightweight poplin (complex twill-derived weave), 85-100% cotton, under 200 g/m², featuring discharge printed floral motifs for summer dresses. HTS 5208.59.20.85 applies to its discharge printing, non-basic twill weave, high cotton purity, and low weight.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.8%
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
• Conduct yarn count analysis per U.S. note formulas to confirm average number for cotton fabric classification
• Avoid common pitfall of overestimating weight due to sizing; desize samples before testing
• Pair with commercial invoice detailing printing technique for smooth customs clearance