Polyester Lawn Fabric for Blouses from China
Crisp, fine plain weave polyester staple fiber lawn fabric, lightweight under 170 g/m², ideal for summer blouses and dresses. HTS 5515.99.90.30 covers 'lawns' in the cheesecloth/voiles/batistes group for synthetic staple wovens. Not square construction, distinguishing from sheeting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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
• Confirm not square construction (>33 ends/picks) to exclude sheeting reclassification
• Provide weave diagrams or samples for CBP verification of lawn vs. broadcloth
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use, triggering technical textile review