Nylon Taffeta Fabric from China

A crisp, plain weave fabric from nylon filament yarns, used for linings and outerwear, meeting section XI note 9 criteria. Classified in 5407.30.90.00 as other woven synthetic filament fabrics beyond basic types like sheeting. Known for its durability and sheen.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

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

Provide yarn twist data (under 472 turns/m per note b) to classify as flat fabric and avoid higher twist exclusions

Label with exact weight per sqm and thread count to differentiate from sheeting or printcloth definitions

Obtain certificates of origin for preferential duties if sourced from qualifying countries