Napped Flax-Cotton-Poly Blend Outing Flannel from China
Napped plain weave fabric (fuzzy surface from scratching), 55% flax, 30% cotton, 15% polyester, >200 g/m² but average yarn >26, classifying in 5309.29.30.70 as other mixed flax <85% with cotton/man-made under restraints, akin to outing flannel.
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
• Describe napping process in docs to distinguish from pile fabrics per note (f)
• For >200 g/m², confirm yarn number >26 to fit 'other' category exclusions
• Track seasonal restraints on man-made content; apply for licenses early