Fire-Resistant Modacrylic Oxford Fabric from China
Specialty oxford cloth with 95% modacrylic staple fibers for industrial safety apparel, 190 gsm, plain weave not of square construction per notes. HTS 5512.29.0045 applies due to acrylic/modacrylic dominance and oxford designation (227). Used in protective workwear for flame retardancy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Obtain NFPA or similar certifications for modacrylic content to facilitate customs verification
• Specify 'not of square construction' in tech specs if over 170 gsm to align with poplin/broadcloth allowance
• Bundle with care labels for industrial end-use to prevent retail apparel misrouting