Printed Twill Weave Polyester Apparel Lining from China
A lightweight printed twill weave fabric from 88% polyester staple fibers, designed as lining for jackets and skirts. Classified under HTS 5516.14.00.30 for its twill weave, printed finish, and exceeding 85% artificial staple fiber threshold, fitting the 'other' printed category. It aligns with Chapter 55 woven artificial staple fiber definitions.
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
• Label with exact fiber percentages and weave type for CBP review; include end-use declaration as lining to avoid apparel duties
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as finished garment, triggering higher quotas