Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses from China
Plain weave broadcloth, bleached, from <85% viscose staple mixed mainly with cotton, fitting poplin/broadcloth note (a)(ii) for heavier weights. HTS 5516.41.0010 covers this apparel fabric due to artificial staple-cotton mix and weave specs. Popular for women's blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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
• Specify end-use as apparel fabric on entry; pitfall is set sales with trims changing to Chapter 63
• Retain yarn number proofs for customs audits; check for napping exclusions