Combed Wool-Polyester Printcloth Blend from China
Combed printcloth-style fabric ≤170 g/m², average yarn 50-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square weave, containing 36% wool and 64% acrylic staple fibers. Meets HTS 5515.99.05.20 as other woven synthetic staple fabric mixed mainly with wool, combed. Used for printed scarves and shirting.
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
• Document yarn construction to prove printcloth specs (no multiples/cabled yarns)
• Declare as greige if unfinished to avoid Chapter 55 dyeing provisions
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to sheeting misclass