Napped Flax-Cotton Acrylic Blend Fabric from China
Napped woven fabric (fuzzy surface per note f) with 70% flax, 20% cotton, 10% acrylic, used for casual jackets. Under 5309.29.30 as flax <85% with cotton and MMF; nap distinguishes from pile weaves.
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 method (scratching/pricking) in invoices to differentiate from pile under chapter notes
• Weight <200 g/m² common for napped apparel; heavier may need structural verification