Acetate Broadcloth Dress Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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