Polyester-Viscose Rayon Broadcloth for Shirts

A fine plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon, used for dress shirts, not meeting sheeting or printcloth definitions due to construction and yarn specs. Classified in HTS 5515.11.00.90 for other mixed polyester staple woven fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5514.12.00Same rate: 49.9%

If 85% or more polyester staple fibers without significant viscose

Pure polyester staple fabrics over 85% classify under 5514, excluding mixed man-made fiber blends like viscose.

5211.52.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If mixed mainly with cotton and over 200 threads per inch

Cotton base with polyester/viscose would fall under Chapter 52 for cotton blends, not synthetic staple Chapter 55.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated with plastics for industrial use

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated shift to Chapter 59, regardless of staple fiber composition.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact blend percentages and include yarn number details to comply with poplin/broadcloth statistical notes

Submit commercial invoices specifying end-use as apparel to prevent bulk packaging shifts

Watch for square construction misreads; test picks per cm to stay out of sheeting category

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