Dyed Polyester Chiffon Fabric from China
Lightweight, semi-transparent chiffon woven from 93% artificial staple polyester fibers, piece-dyed for apparel uses like blouses and linings. Falls under HTS 5516.12.00.90 as other dyed fabrics containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, not meeting sheeting or printcloth specs. Popular in fashion garments.
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
• Test for exact staple fiber length and crimp to affirm Chapter 55 over filament
• Provide commercial invoices specifying 'piece-dyed' to distinguish from yarn-dyed