Combed Polyester-Alpaca Blend Printcloth Alternative from China
Combed polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with alpaca hair, plain weave approximating printcloth specs but classified as other. Under HTS 5515.13.10.20 for combed mixed synthetic staple with fine animal hair. Suitable for lightweight blouses.
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
• Measure ends/picks precisely; over 33 with 43-68 yarn number risks printcloth reclass
• Alpaca hair needs veterinary certs if questioned as 'fine animal hair'
• Bulk packaging vs retail rolls affects GRI 5 set rules