Dyed Acetate Staple Lining Fabric from China
Fine plain weave lining fabric from 100% acetate staple fibers, dyed in various shades for garment interiors. HTS 5516.12.00.90 covers this as other dyed artificial staple wovens over 85%, not fitting cheesecloth density. Slippery for easy wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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 acetate as artificial via solubility tests for customs validation
• Record g/m² and thread count against chapter exclusions
• Avoid bulk packing misdeclared as industrial rolls