Printed Polyester-Cotton Scarf Blending Fabric from China
Lightweight printed fabric blending polyester staple fibers with cotton for fashion scarves, weighing less than 170 g/m². HTS 5513.49.20 applies to this printed 'other' woven polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with cotton, outside cheesecloth or printcloth definitions. Plain weave supports apparel accessory uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for low warp/fill counts to avoid cheesecloth misclassification; retain printer certifications
• Common pitfall: incomplete blend ratios on labels causing reclassification
• Partner with accredited labs for pre-shipment verification