Cotton-Polyester Plaid Dress Lining from China
Lightweight 170 g/m² fabric blending 82% cotton with 18% polyester, using yarns of different colors in a plain weave plaid pattern with average yarn number 55. Classified under HTS 5210.49.60.90 for mixed fabrics not exceeding 200 g/m² with differing yarn colors. Ideal for dress linings and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.9%
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
• Label fiber percentages accurately; blends require invoices stating exact cotton content below 85%
• Calculate average yarn number post-sizing removal as per US note formulas to fit 43-68 range
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton; penalties apply for blends exceeding tolerance