Napped Dyed Poly-Cotton Flannel-Style Fabric from China
Soft napped plain weave fabric at 155 g/m², dyed, 72% polyester staple and 28% cotton. Qualifies for HTS 5513.23.01.91 as dyed other woven polyester-cotton under 170 g/m²; napping allowed per poplin/broadcloth note (a). Used for casual shirts and loungewear.
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
• Document napping process to affirm it's not a raised fabric under different chapters
• Check for average yarn number >26 to avoid exclusion from poplin definition
• Pair with pattern cards if printed elements; pure dye stays here