Spandex Filament and Rayon Staple Dyed Stretch Poplin from China
Dyed poplin with stretch from spandex man-made filaments mixed <85% rayon staple, plain weave non-square, for activewear shirts. Meets poplin criteria excluding coarse yarns. 5516.22.00 for dyed artificial staple-filament blends.
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
• Disclose spandex content for stretch claims; test elasticity impact on weave classification
• Ensure dyeing uniformity documentation
• Pitfall: classifying as knit if stretch misinterpreted