Cashmere-Acetate Printed Scarf Lining Fabric from China
Lightweight printed woven fabric of 52% acetate staple and 48% cashmere (fine animal hair) for luxury scarf linings. HTS 5516.34.05 applies due to its printed paisley design, artificial staple under 85% mainly mixed with fine hair over 36%. Provides smooth drape and subtle luxury.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.7%
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
• Document cashmere purity to comply with fine hair definitions; printing must be surface-applied post-weaving
• Pitfall: undervaluing luxury blends leads to audits
• Label as 'lining fabric' for accurate end-use