Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Bag Fabric from China
Plain weave broadcloth at 180 g/m², composed of 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton with varied color yarns, suited for tote bags and backpacks. It matches HTS 5514.30.31.00 for plain weave fabrics over 170 g/m² of polyester staple mixed mainly or solely with cotton, yarns of different colors. Provides strength and wrinkle resistance.
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
• Conduct square meter weight tests pre-shipment to confirm >170 g/m² threshold
• Document mixing ratio precisely, as 'mainly with cotton' requires cotton as key secondary fiber
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial sheeting, maintaining retail fabric status