Polyester Plaid Shirting Fabric from China

This woven fabric consists of 100% polyester filaments with yarns of different colors forming a classic plaid pattern, used primarily for shirting. It falls under HTS 5407.69.40 as it contains 85% or more polyester filaments, features yarns of different colors, and is classified as 'other' woven fabrics. The fabric meets the chapter's definitions for woven structures excluding specialized types like poplin or sheeting.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.5%

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

Verify fiber content exceeds 85% polyester via lab testing to confirm classification; provide mill test certificates

Declare yarn color variations accurately in entry docs to avoid reclassification to solid color subheadings

Ensure fabric width and weight specs match declarations, as statistical notes define weave types precisely