Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses from China
A bleached plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers (70%) and cotton (30%), 140 g/m², not square construction qualifying as broadcloth per Chapter 55 notes. Classified in HTS 5513.11.00.20 for its poplin/broadcloth structure and mixed fiber composition under 170 g/m². Ideal for lightweight women's blouses and linings.
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
• Include bleaching certificates and grammage tests; pitfalls include claiming dyed when only bleached, shifting to higher subheading
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'plain weave poplin/broadcloth' to match HTS description and avoid general fabric fallback
• For apparel end-use, note it's greige goods; finished garments go to Chapter 62