Heavy Cotton Sateen Dress Lining Material from China
Dyed cotton sateen fabric over 200 g/m² for garment linings, under HTS 5212.23.60.50 due to sateen weave, weight, and dyeing. Its sheen and durability suit structured dress interiors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
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
• Submit weave diagrams confirming sateen (4+ warp floats) to distinguish from twill in same subheading group
• Watch for blending; >2% non-cotton shifts out of Chapter 52 per general rules
• Prepare for CBP exams on dye fastness; non-compliant dyes lead to refusals