Bleached Polyamide Taffeta Fabric from China
Bleached taffeta woven from 100% polyamide filaments weighs 210 g/m², ideal for lining in jackets and upholstery. Classified under HTS 5407.41.00.60 due to its unbleached/bleached status, >85% polyamide content, and weight over 170 g/m². Taffeta's plain weave aligns with chapter 54 flat fabric definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.6%
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
• Include bleaching process certification to distinguish from unbleached or dyed variants
• Declare filament yarn count and weave type to prevent misclassification as poplin/broadcloth
• Watch for contamination; even minor non-polyamide fibers can drop below 85% threshold