Modal-Lycra Checkered Blouse Material

This checkered fabric mixes modal artificial staple fibers with Lycra (elastomeric) filaments, using yarns of different colors for the pattern. Classified in HTS 5516.23.00 for blends under 85% staples with man-made filaments. Perfect for stretchy blouses and tops.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6004.90Lower: 17% vs 43.5%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted fabrics of artificial staple fibers move to Chapter 60.

5514.23.00Higher: 49.9% vs 43.5%

If printed after weaving, not yarn-dyed

Printed fabrics have separate subheadings from yarn-colored ones.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 43.5%

If cotton staple dominant over artificial

Mainly cotton mixes are in Chapter 52.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document elastomeric filament content separately as it qualifies as man-made filament

β€’ Label for stretch properties but classify based on fiber weight, not function