Multi-Tone Polyester Broadcloth from China
Plain weave broadcloth fabric of 100% polyester staple fibers, not square construction, under 170g/m² with multi-tone colored yarns. Commonly used for men's shirts. Under 5512.19.00.05 for yarn color variety excluding denim/jacquard.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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
• Confirm non-square construction and yarn number >26 to fit broadcloth/poplin notes
• Differentiate from printcloth by absence of 43-68 yarn numbers and square build
• Use mill certificates for fiber content to prevent Chapter 54 filament confusion