Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirt Fabric from China

A woven fabric blending 60% polyester filament yarn with 40% cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. Classified under HTS 5407.83.00.90 as it contains less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and uses yarns of different colors. Primarily used for casual shirts and blouses.

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 via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification

Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to justify 'yarns of different colors' provision

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 100% cotton, triggering audits under Chapter 52