Polyester-Wool Cheesecloth Lining Fabric from China
Open plain weave cheesecloth of polyester staple fibers with 42% wool, not combed, low density under 33 ends/picks per cm, under 170 gsm. HTS 5515.13.0510 covers such synthetic-wool blends not fitting other specific types. Used as garment linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
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
• Count warp/filling precisely to stay under 33 per cm for cheesecloth avoidance of poplin
• Include photos or samples in entry for weave verification by customs
• Bulk imports risk parts classification; specify if for retail fabric sale