Unbleached Satin Weave Artificial Staple Fiber Fabric from China
This is an unbleached woven fabric made from 85% or more artificial staple fibers like viscose, featuring a satin weave construction as defined in statistical note 611. It is used primarily for lining materials in garments due to its smooth, lustrous surface. Classified under HTS 5516.11.0020 because it meets the criteria for unbleached satin weave fabrics with high artificial staple fiber content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% artificial staple fibers via lab testing to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation specifies unbleached state and weave type; watch for bleaching processes that shift to 5516.12