Cotton-Polyester Chambray Blend Fabric from China
A 160 g/m² chambray-style fabric with 78% cotton and 22% polyester, incorporating yarns of different colors for a subtle heathered effect and yarn number 70+. HTS 5210.49.80 applies due to its light weight, mixed fibers, colorful yarns, and fine count, distinguishing it from coarser or plainer variants. Used in casual shirts and linings.
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
• Calculate yarn number post-sizing removal via boiling test as per U.S. notes to meet 69+ requirement
• Include photos or samples showing 'yarns of different colors' to support classification over unbleached/bleached subheadings
• Watch for denim misclassification; lacks true denim twill spec from subheading note