Polyester Satin Fabric from China

Woven polyester filament fabric with a glossy surface from satin weave, specified for apparel in note 9 to section XI. It qualifies for HTS 5407.30.90.00 as an other fabric not matching poplin, sheeting, or printcloth specs. Commonly used for evening wear and linings.

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

Document weave type (e.g

satin) explicitly to avoid misclassification as plain weave under statistical notes

Check average yarn number against printcloth criteria (notes e) to confirm 'other' status

Use HTS advisory rulings for complex weaves to preempt customs disputes