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Polyester-Cotton Satin Dress Fabric from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

52.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• 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