Dyed Acrylic Staple Fiber Broadcloth from China
This dyed broadcloth is a plain weave fabric of 100% artificial staple acrylic fibers, not of square construction, suitable for apparel linings. It qualifies under HTS 5516.12.00.90 as 'other' dyed woven fabric with 85%+ artificial staple fibers, matching chapter note definitions excluding low-density types. Used in suiting and dresses.
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
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm broadcloth specs, avoiding confusion with poplin or sheeting
• Include mill test reports for fiber type (acrylic vs polyester) to prevent misclassification
• Watch for over-declaration of weight, which could push into heavier fabric subheadings