Polyester-Cotton Multi-Color Plaid Shirt Fabric from China

This woven fabric contains 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns of different colors, forming a distinctive plaid pattern ideal for casual shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.23.00.90 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly with man-made filaments, and features yarns of different colors. The 'other' category applies as it does not fit specific subheadings like jacquard or sateen weave.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.5%

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 less than 85% artificial staple fibers and filament mixing for accurate classification

Provide mill certificates and yarn specifications to customs to avoid misclassification as 100% staple fiber fabrics

Label color yarn composition clearly to prevent disputes over 'yarns of different colors' criterion