Modacrylic Broadcloth for Dress Shirts from China
A broadcloth fabric of 90% modacrylic staple fibers, plain weave, 160 gsm, average yarn number >26, not square construction. Meets chapter 55 definition for broadcloth excluded from lighter/low-density fabrics. Used in durable, wrinkle-resistant dress shirts, under HTS 5512.29.0015.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
• Submit weave analysis confirming non-square construction and yarn number to justify poplin/broadcloth status
• Ensure invoices detail staple fiber length and modacrylic certification for quota avoidance