Bleached Polyester-Cotton Voile Fabric from China
Sheer, lightweight voile woven fabric of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple, under 170 g/m², unbleached or bleached. Known for its soft drape in blouses and scarves. Classifies under HTS 5513.19.0040 as voiles mixed mainly with cotton.
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
• Confirm voile characteristics (lightweight, sheer plain weave) via fabric samples during customs review
• Label fiber content accurately; mixtures must show synthetics <85% with cotton main
• Prevent reclassification to apparel fabrics by importing as greige (unbleached/bleached only)