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Polyester-Viscose Plaid Curtain Fabric from China

This woven fabric combines polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, excluding blue denim or jacquard weave. It meets the specifications of HTS 5515.11.00.05 due to its multi-colored yarn construction and material blend. Primarily used for lightweight curtains and home decor.

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

Verify yarn color variation and staple fiber composition via lab tests to confirm 5515 classification and avoid misclassification as uniform color fabrics

Include detailed weave analysis in documentation, excluding any jacquard elements, and provide certificates of origin for duty preferences

Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect weight declarations that could shift it to other polyester-viscose subheadings