Polyester Viscose Blend Dress Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from 90% viscose filament yarn of different colors, used primarily for women's dresses and blouses. It falls under HTS 5408.23.29 as it contains over 85% artificial filament (viscose rayon) and features yarns of different colors in a non-specialized weave. The fabric's lightweight construction and vibrant color variations make it ideal for apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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%+ artificial filament for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates documenting yarn composition and color variations to avoid reclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as synthetic if viscose exceeds threshold