Printed Polyester-Wool Blend Dress Fabric from China
A lightweight printed woven fabric from polyester filaments mixed with 38% wool, ideal for women's dresses with its soft drape and vibrant paisley print. Classified under HTS 5407.94.05 due to its synthetic filament base and high wool content meeting the 36% minimum. The blend combines wool's natural feel with synthetic stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules; discrepancies lead to penalties under blended fabric import regs
• Include printing process details in invoices to distinguish from unprinted fabrics in HTS 5407.52
• Avoid common error of classifying as apparel parts; this is greige fabric stage before cutting