Printed Cotton Sailcloth from China
Heavy printed cotton sailcloth at 300 g/m², 100% cotton, with logos for recreational sails. Classified HTS 5209.59.00 for printed woven cotton fabrics >200 g/m², ≥85% cotton, other than specified types. High tensile strength for marine use.
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
• Test for UV resistance if printed outdoors; document doesn't affect duty but aids sales
• Confirm no plastic coating; coated versions reclassify
• Use commercial specs matching invoice for consistent valuation