Unbleached Polyester Taffeta Fabric from China
Unbleached plain weave polyester filament fabric with taffeta structure (not strictly poplin/sheet/print per notes). Falls under 'other' unbleached woven synthetic filament fabrics in HTS 5407.91.20. Used for linings and ribbons.
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
• Specify 'other' weave in invoices since it doesn't meet poplin/sheeting/printcloth definitions
• Test for filament yarn (not tow-derived) to stay in Chapter 54 per chapter notes