Plaid Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Twill from China

Plaid-patterned 4-thread cross twill fabric weighing over 170 g/m², with polyester staples (<85%) mixed solely with cotton using different colored yarns. Falls under HTS 5514.30.32.80 as other polyester staple twill-cotton mixes of different colors, per Chapter 55 hierarchy excluding sheeting or cheesecloth. Used for tablecloths and upholstery.

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

Plaid requires color yarn proof; photos or swatches aid customs review

Weight uniformity across rolls; variances can trigger average yarn number disputes