Poly-Cotton Plaid Dress Lining from China
Plain weave fabric of 65% polyester staple and 35% cotton, 155 g/m², with multi-color yarns creating a plaid pattern, used for dress linings. HTS 5513.31.00.00 applies due to mixed fibers <85% synthetic mainly with cotton, plain weave, light weight, and colored yarns. Perfect for apparel linings requiring breathability.
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
• Label fiber percentages accurately on invoices; U.S
• Customs requires ±5% tolerance proof
• Submit GSM (grams per square meter) test reports to confirm ≤170 g/m² threshold
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton to prevent penalties under false origin claims