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Polyester-Cotton Variegated Plaid Shirt Fabric from China

This woven fabric is made from artificial staple fibers mixed with polyester filaments, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. It contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers and is classified under HTS 5516.23.00 due to the multi-colored yarn composition and filament mixing. Ideal for casual shirts and blouses.

Duty Rate — China → United States

46%

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 testing to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments

Provide detailed yarn color specifications and weave analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification

Polyester-Cotton Variegated Plaid Shirt Fabric from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5516.23.00