Dyed Cotton-Spandex Blend Chiffon Fabric from China
This sheer plain weave chiffon is dyed, 120 g/m², 80% cotton with 20% spandex (man-made), yarn number 38. It qualifies for HTS 5210.31.40 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton, lightweight, dyed plain weave with coarse yarns per notes. Used for blouses and scarves.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Document spandex as man-made fiber; elastane blends often scrutinized for exact percentages
• Measure weight post-sizing removal via boiling as per US note (a) to confirm ≤200 g/m²
• Label rolls with yarn number and weave type; pitfalls include misdeclaring as 100% cotton