Printed Polyester Satin Drapery Fabric from China

This is a printed satin weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, containing over 85% artificial staple fibers by weight, used primarily for window draperies and curtains. It falls under HTS 5516.14.00.30 due to its satin weave construction, high artificial staple fiber content, and printed surface, distinguishing it from plain or other weave types in Chapter 55. The fabric meets the 'other' category within printed satin/twill weaves as specified in statistical note 611.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45%

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 via lab testing to confirm 85%+ artificial staple fibers; ensure weave is certified as satin to avoid reclassification

Provide detailed dye/print specifications in entry docs to prevent delays

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in apparel vs home textile declarations