Unbleached Polyester Broadcloth from China
Plain weave unbleached broadcloth-style polyester fabric weighing 150 g/m², 92% non-textured filaments, fits HTS 5407.61.99.05 as other flat fabric since it doesn't meet broadcloth exclusion criteria for yarn number and density. Commonly used for shirts and linings.
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
• Test average yarn number to ensure it doesn't qualify for broadcloth exclusion, maintaining 'other' status
• Include production records showing unbleached state and filament composition for smooth clearance
• Watch for common pitfall of incorrect weave declaration leading to Chapter 55 misrouting