Cotton-Poly Sateen Shirt Lining from China
Dyed sateen fabric blending 75% cotton and 25% polyester, at 170 g/m², used for shirt linings with a silky finish. Classified in HTS 5210.39.20.20 due to cotton <85%, man-made mix, dyed, sateen weave, and lightweight specs per Chapter 52 notes. Provides smooth drape and durability for garment interiors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
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
• Label with exact yarn number average per US note (a) to avoid reclassification disputes
• Provide weave certification confirming sateen (not twill) as subheading specifies both
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% cotton; MMF content triggers different duties