Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.49.80.90 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton, multi-color yarns, not over 200 g/m², and finer yarn count. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; provide mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Declare average yarn number accurately using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to qualify for number 69+ subheading
• Ensure documentation proves yarns are of different colors, not printed, to prevent shift to 5210.49.40