Shirtings Printed Sheeting Blend from China
Printed sheeting specifically for shirting, 158 g/m², 58% cotton/42% micro-polyester staple, square plain weave 36/cm, yarn 66. Classifies HTS 5513.49.90.20 printed sheeting mainly cotton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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
• Shirting end-use doesn't change classification; focus on weave specs
• Micro-denier polyester still counts as staple fiber
• Compare against poplin notes to avoid misclassification