Polyester Plaid Dress Fabric from China

This woven fabric consists of 100% polyester staple fibers with yarns of different colors arranged in a plaid pattern, excluding blue denim or jacquard weave. It meets the 85%+ polyester staple fiber requirement and is used for lightweight dresses and blouses. Classified under 5512.19.00.05 due to its multi-colored yarn construction and plain weave style.

Duty Rate — China → United States

48.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ polyester staple fibers for Chapter 55 classification

Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to distinguish from jacquard or denim exclusions

Avoid misdeclaration as printcloth by ensuring no printed patterns; focus on yarn-dyed colors