Printed Poly-Cotton Voile Fabric from China
Sheer, lightweight voile fabric printed with patterns, composed of polyester staple fibers (<85%) mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m². Falls under HTS 5513.49.90.40 as printed voiles, ideal for blouses, scarves, and curtains due to its airy drape. Distinct from denser sheeting or printcloth per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
• Submit fabric samples for transparency and weight verification; voiles must be sheer, not opaque like batiste
• Document yarn count and construction to distinguish from printcloth (which requires 43-68 yarn number and >33 singles/cm²)
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as apparel fabric; import as greige or finished yardage with end-use certificates if needed