Unbleached Polyester Broadcloth for Linings from China

Unbleached plain weave 100% polyester staple fabric, 155 gsm, not square, over 170 gsm threshold but average yarn >26, per poplin/broadcloth note (a)(ii). HTS 5512.91.00.90 for other unbleached/bleached synthetic staple wovens. Suited for garment linings and interfacings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

49.9%

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

Detail yarn number and non-square construction in tech specs to fit note (a)

Avoid napping claims unless verified, as it affects weight perception

Use HTSUS advisory rulings for custom weaves near note exclusions