Variegated Textured Polyester Apparel Lining from China
Woven lining fabric with 92% textured polyester filaments in multiple colors, 140 g/m², for garment interiors. Meets HTS 5407.53.20.40 criteria: ≥85% textured polyester, different color yarns, under 170 g/m² weight. Excludes selvage in weave analysis per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
• Label as 'lining fabric' distinctly from outerwear to prevent Chapter 62 shifts; include grammage certificates
• Test for twist levels to confirm not exceeding flat fabric limits
• Pitfall: undervaluation based on apparel end-use assumptions