Printed Polyester Voile Fabric

A lightweight, sheer woven fabric made from artificial filament yarns like viscose or rayon, featuring printed floral patterns. It falls under HTS 5408.34.90 as a printed woven fabric of artificial filaments, not specified as poplin, broadcloth, or other named types. Commonly used for summer dresses and scarves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China12%+35.0%47%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from synthetic filaments like polyester

Synthetic filament fabrics (e.g., polyester) are classified in heading 5407, while artificial (e.g., viscose) go to 5408.

5408.24.90Same rate: 47%

If unprinted or dyed but not printed

Printed fabrics specifically fall under 5408.34; unprinted woven artificial filament fabrics use 5408.24.

6006.34.00Lower: 45% vs 47%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of artificial filaments shift to Chapter 60, regardless of print.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify filament composition via lab tests to confirm artificial yarn content over 85% for Chapter 54 classification

β€’ Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to prove 'printed' status and avoid misclassification as unprinted (5408.33)

β€’ Include weight per square meter specs (<170 g/mΒ² typical for voile) to distinguish from heavier fabrics