Polyester-Viscose Rayon Broadcloth for Shirts from China

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.

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

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