Damask Printed Polyester-Cashmere Blend from China
Luxury damask-printed woven fabric of 82% polyester staple and 18% cashmere, for high-end upholstery or evening wear. HTS 5516.34.10.00 covers this printed 'other' category with <85% artificial mixed solely with fine animal hair. Not square construction per notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Cashmere requires CITES-like documentation if from protected goats; verify source
• Test for multiple/cabled yarns to avoid exclusion from sheeting definitions
• Declare as greige-printed, not apparel, to stay in Chapter 55