Polyester Taffeta Lining Fabric from China
Plain weave taffeta fabric from non-textured polyester filaments ≥85%, used for garment linings. Falls under HTS 5407.61.99 as it doesn't meet poplin/broadcloth exclusions in note (c) for yarn counts. High luster, flat 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
• Specify non-square construction to avoid sheeting misclassification per note (d)
• Include yarn number certifications (>26 average) for poplin exclusion
• Declare as greige if unbleached/dyed to simplify valuation