Heavy Polyester Printed Curtain Fabric from China

Woven polyester fabric over 170 g/m² with bold printed designs, used for custom curtains and draperies in residential settings. Classified under HTS 5407.69.90.60 due to its high polyester filament content, printed finish, and substantial weight. It meets the chapter's criteria for woven synthetic filament fabrics excluding lighter variants.

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

Include detailed invoices specifying weave type, weight, and print process to avoid reclassification

Test for filament yarn integrity as per Chapter 54 notes

Common pitfall: incorrect width measurement leading to printcloth misclassification