Heavy Printed Polyester Curtain Lining Fabric from China

A robust printed fabric over 170 g/m² made from 85%+ textured polyester filaments, used as blackout lining for curtains. Classified under HTS 5407.54.00.60 for its heavyweight construction, printed patterns, and qualifying polyester yarn content per chapter notes. Provides light-blocking and decorative functionality in home textiles.

Duty Rate — China → United States

32.4%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Include grammage certificates showing >170 g/m²; discrepancies lead to duty refunds or penalties

Label fiber content accurately; textured polyester must dominate to avoid Chapter 55 classification

Watch for bulk packaging misdeclared as retail; affects quota applicability