Polyester-Cotton Satin Dress Fabric

A lightweight satin weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², dyed in solid colors, containing 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton. It falls under HTS 5513.23.0121 due to its satin weave, polyester-cotton mix under 85% synthetic, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for women's dresses and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.43.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If containing <85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester (reversed primary fiber)

Chapter 52 covers cotton as primary fiber (>85% cotton or mixed mainly with man-made); synthetic primary shifts to Chapter 55.

5514.43.00Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If weight exceeds 170 g/m²

Heavier fabrics (>170 g/m²) fall under 5514, even with same weave and fiber mix.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If plain weave instead of satin/twill

Plain weaves use 5513.21; only satin or twill qualifies for 5513.23 per statistical note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton

Ensure accurate weight documentation (≤170 g/m²) and weave type certification to avoid misclassification