Acetate Broadcloth Dress Fabric

A uniformly dyed broadcloth fabric from acetate filament yarns, plain weave not of square construction, suitable for women's dresses with its smooth sheen and lightweight drape at 140 gsm. Classified in 5408.32.90.20 as it meets poplin/broadcloth definitions: plain weave, napped finish optional, excluding heavier or square weaves. Ideal for summer apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+35.0%50%
🇲🇽Mexico15%+10.0%25%
🇨🇦Canada15%+10.0%25%
🇩🇪Germany15%+10.0%25%
🇯🇵Japan15%+10.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5408.32Same rate: 50%

If weighing over 170 gsm

Heavier poplin/broadcloth over 170 gsm moves to 5408.32.20, based on statistical notes.

5516.43.00Lower: 35% vs 50%

If made with artificial staple fibers instead of filaments

Chapter 55 covers staple fiber fabrics (heading 5516), excluding filament tow from 5402/5403.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 50%

If coated or laminated for waterproofing

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated shift to Chapter 59, altering the base fabric classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label fiber content precisely as '100% acetate' and ensure dyeing uniformity to prevent misclassification as yarn-dyed

Include weave analysis report confirming >33 ends/picks per sq cm exclusion for poplin status

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