Midnight Blue Dyed Cotton Flannel Alternative from China
Plain weave brushed cotton fabric mimicking flannel, 85%+ cotton, dyed midnight blue, 240 g/m² for shirts. Under HTS 5209.31.60 as other heavy dyed plain cotton, despite texture. Brushing doesn't change weave base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
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
• Prove plain weave via microscopy if textured surface questioned
• Calculate total single yarns per cm² (T) for note compliance
• Avoid quota issues by sourcing from WTO members per US notes