Polyester Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from China
A fine plain weave broadcloth made from 100% polyester staple fibers, not of square construction, used for men's dress shirts. Meets HTS 5512.19.0015 as broadcloth with weight >170 g/m² but average yarn number >26, excluding cabled yarns. Provides crisp appearance for formal apparel.
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
• Label with exact fiber content and conduct weave analysis to confirm broadcloth (non-square, specific weight/yarn exclusions)
• Include commercial invoices detailing construction specs to prevent misclassification as sheeting