Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses from China
A fine printed broadcloth fabric at 140 g/m² with 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, ideal for women's blouses and light apparel. Classified under HTS 5513.49.20.90 for printed polyester staple-cotton mixes under 170 g/m², fitting broadcloth as plain weave not of square construction per statistical notes. Excludes lighter sparse weaves defined as cheesecloth.
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 exact fiber percentages and provide weave specs to customs for broadcloth verification
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration leading to 5514 reclassification
• Obtain certificates for print processes to confirm 'printed' status