Soft-Napped Polyester-Cotton Shirting Sheeting from China
Printed napped sheeting fabric (>170g/m²) plain weave, <85% polyester staple mainly cotton-mixed, per note (b)(ii). Napping creates brushed surface for cozy shirting and loungewear. Exceeds poplin/broadcloth exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Test for average yarn number >26 to confirm not excluded poplin/broadcloth
• Invoice must specify 'napped sheeting' to guide CBP classification
• Watch for set sales with linings; may classify as 55xx sets