Polyester Staple Broadcloth Dress Fabric from China
Broadcloth woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose filaments, used for women's dresses. Meets HTS 5515.12.0010 as poplin/broadcloth: plain weave, napped finish allowed, outside note exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Conduct fiber analysis for 'mainly polyester staple' confirmation; staple > filaments by weight
• Avoid declaring as 'sateen' if plain weave; misweave leads to 5515.19 reclass
• Document end-use as greige fabric to prevent Chapter 62 apparel duties