Heavy Dyed Polyester Curtain Lining Fabric from China
A robust dyed fabric over 170 g/m² made from 85%+ textured polyester filaments, used as blackout lining for curtains and drapes. Classified under HTS 5407.52.20.60 for its heavyweight dyed textured polyester weave, excluding lighter variants or non-textured yarns per chapter notes. Provides opacity and insulation in window treatments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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 mill test certificates proving textured filament content and dyeing process; ensure no coating that could trigger chapter 59
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to higher duties in lighter subheadings