Bleached Polyester Dress Interlining from China
Lightweight bleached non-textured polyester filament fabric, 130 g/m², used as fusible interlining in dresses. Falls under HTS 5407.61.99.10 as other unbleached/bleached polyester ≥85%, ≤170 g/m². Provides structure without bulk in garment construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include fusible dot pattern specs but classify based on base fabric, not adhesive application
• Request binding ruling for interlining vs. final garment use to prevent upcharge
• Test for exact filament texture; textured versions jump to higher-rate 5407.62