Heavyweight Dyed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth from China
A dyed plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers chiefly mixed with cotton, over 170 g/m², suitable for upholstery. Classified under HTS 5514.21.00 for its dyed polyester staple-cotton blend, plain weave not of square construction, and heavyweight per chapter notes excluding low yarn number variants.
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
• Document yarn numbers to exclude broadcloth from low-number exceptions in statistical notes
• Label roll weights accurately; discrepancies can lead to weight-based reclassification
• Include mill test reports for color fastness on dyed fabrics to prevent inspection delays