Rayon-Like Polyester Staple Thread from China
Polyester thread processed to mimic rayon luster, spun from synthetic staple fibers for blouses. Under HTS 5508.10.00.00 for base synthetic staple composition. Retail home sewing favorite.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.9%
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
• Finish treatments don't change fiber classification; prove staple origin
• Drape tests may be requested to distinguish from true rayon
• Marketing names irrelevant; technical specs govern HTS