Dyed Polyester Blouse Material from China
Soft dyed polyester fabric for blouses, 85%+ filaments ≤170 g/m², HTS 5407.69.20.10 category. Batiste-style for breathability. Excludes cabled yarns per sheeting notes.
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
• Lab reports for polyester % mandatory; blends <85% redirect
• Avoid square construction (>33 ends/cm², yarn #68) mimicking printcloth
• Customs may query apparel vs upholstery—provide samples