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
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
• 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