Abaca-Cotton-Nylon Dress Lining Fabric from China
Woven from abaca (Manila hemp, other vegetable fiber), cotton, and nylon for lightweight dress linings. HTS 5311.00.30 applies as it features other vegetable fibers combined with cotton and man-made nylon, providing strength and smoothness. Commonly used in garment construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Ensure invoices specify abaca as the base vegetable fiber to avoid Chapter 52 cotton misclassification
• Comply with textile labeling laws for fiber content disclosure on imported yardage
• Test for square construction if claiming sheeting-like properties, per chapter notes