Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirt Fabric from China
A 240 g/m² plain weave fabric blending 75% cotton with 25% polyester, using yarns of different colors for a classic plaid pattern, not napped. Ideal for casual button-down shirts. Falls under HTS 5211.41.00.20 for mixed cotton-MMF composition, weight over 200 g/m², and plain weave with varied yarn colors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.1%
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
• Include commercial invoice detailing yarn color variation and average yarn number per US note
• Avoid common pitfall of napping claims; inspect for smooth finish to match 'not napped'
• Declare as bulk fabric, not apparel, to prevent misclassification under Chapter 62