Unbleached Acetate Lining Fabric from China

Heavyweight unbleached woven fabric from 92% acetate artificial filament yarn, weighing 200 g/m², designed for garment linings. Meets HTS 5408.21.00.60 criteria for unbleached/bleached artificial filament fabrics over 170 g/m². Commonly used in suits and dresses.

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

Label clearly as unbleached/bleached to avoid duty shift to dyed categories

Include yarn composition breakdown in commercial invoice for artificial filament verification

Test for weight uniformity to prevent reclassification if average falls ≤170 g/m²