Printed Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Twill-Inspired Fabric from China
Though appearing twill-like, this is plain weave printed fabric of polyester staple fibers and cotton, over 170 g/m², for upholstery. HTS 5514.41.00 applies to its printed plain weave structure, mixed fibers <85% polyester, meeting weight specs and statistical note criteria for non-excluded types.
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
• Submit weave diagrams proving plain weave to prevent confusion with twill fabrics in other headings
• Include printing process details to justify printed classification over dyed
• Test for exact fiber ratio, as small changes can push over 85% polyester threshold