Dyed Polyester Batiste Dress Lining from China
Fine, dyed batiste woven from >=85% non-textured polyester filaments under 170 g/m², classified in HTS 5407.61.99.30 as other dyed fabrics outside poplin/broadcloth or sheeting specs. Used for lightweight linings in dresses. Complies with flat fabric definition (low twist yarns).
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 for average yarn number to exclude poplin/broadcloth (note c); provide construction diagrams
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to duty re-assessment
• Partner with customs broker for binding ruling on weave