Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirt Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from synthetic filament yarns mixed with cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a classic plaid pattern. It contains less than 85% synthetic filaments and is primarily used for manufacturing shirts and blouses. Classified under 5407.83.00 due to its mixed composition and multi-colored yarn construction as defined in chapter 54 notes.
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 through lab testing to confirm <85% synthetic filaments; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to customs for smooth clearance under chapter 54 definitions
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 100% cotton, which shifts to chapter 52 headings