Bleached Polyester-Viscose Twill Fabric from China
This woven twill fabric contains 70% artificial staple viscose fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns, weighing 180 g/m², and is bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5516.21.00.40 due to its twill weave, unbleached/bleached state, and mixture of less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments. Commonly used for upholstery and lightweight apparel linings.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; provide weave structure certification
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% staple under 5515
• Ensure bleaching process documentation for 'bleached' status