High-Thread-Count Viscose Voile Fabric from China

A lightweight, sheer woven fabric made from 100% viscose filament yarn of different colors, with a thread count of 80 warp x 40 filling per cm. This falls under HTS 5408.23.1900 as it contains over 85% artificial filament, features yarns of different colors, and meets the specified thread count range for other woven fabrics. It's commonly used for blouses, dresses, and scarves.

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

Verify thread count with lab testing (warp 70-142/cm, filling 32-71/cm) and confirm >85% artificial filament via fiber analysis to avoid reclassification

Provide mill certificates documenting yarn composition, colors, and weave specs; declare accurately to prevent penalties under 19 CFR 134 marking rules

Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as synthetic (polyester) which shifts to 5408.33; ensure no cotton blends exceed 15%