Combed Linen Printcloth Alternative from China
A fine plain weave linen fabric with combed fibers (note h), 85%+ flax, square construction but exceeding printcloth yarn specs (43-68), thus HTS 5309.19.00.90 other. For high-end dress linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Combing certificates required; combed (note h) vs uncombed affects value but not heading
• Count singles yarns precisely >33/cm²; cabled yarns disqualify printcloth status
• Width declarations critical; narrow widths (< certain cm) may shift statistical suffixes