Dyed
Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers: > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: > Dyed
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 5516.42.00
Dyed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed and contains 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with uneven thread counts per square cm. It fits HTS 5516.42.00 as a woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton that has been dyed. The poplin construction excludes it from lighter open weaves like cheesecloth.
Dyed Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A dyed square construction sheeting fabric with 70% viscose staple fibers and 30% cotton, weighing 160 gsm and over 33 threads per sq cm of yarn number 65. Classified under HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed woven fabrics mixed mainly or solely with cotton but <85% artificial staple fibers. Meets sheeting definition but stays in Chapter 55 due to fiber mix.
Dyed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth
Dyed plain weave broadcloth of 75% polyester staple and 25% cotton, not square construction, 140 gsm. Falls under HTS 5516.42.00 as dyed woven artificial staple fabric <85% artificial mixed with cotton, qualifying as broadcloth per chapter notes. Used for shirts and blouses.
Dyed Cotton-Acrylic Printcloth Blend
This dyed fabric mimics printcloth specs: 68% acrylic staple, 32% cotton, 155 gsm, yarn 50-68, >33 singles per sq cm, square weave under 168 cm width. HTS 5516.42.00 applies for dyed mixes <85% artificial with cotton, even if resembling printcloth. Ideal for lightweight apparel.
Dyed Poly-Cotton Cheesecloth Alternative
Open plain weave dyed fabric with 60% polyester staple and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, ≤33 threads per sq cm. Though resembling cheesecloth, <85% artificial mix with cotton places it in HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed woven fabrics. Used in medical and industrial wiping.
Dyed Viscose-Cotton Shirting Fabric
Dyed twill weave shirting with 72% viscose staple fibers and 28% cotton, 145 gsm. HTS 5516.42.00 covers this dyed woven blend <85% artificial mixed with cotton, suitable for formal shirts. Not qualifying as poplin or sheeting per notes.
Dyed Cotton-Modal Blend Poplin
Plain weave poplin dyed fabric: 80% modal staple (artificial) and 20% cotton, 130 gsm, not square. Fits HTS 5516.42.00 as <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton, dyed. Modal adds softness for dress shirts.
Dyed Poly-Cotton Bedding Sheeting
Square weave dyed sheeting for bedding: 67% polyester staple, 33% cotton, 165 gsm, >33 threads/cm, yarn 70. HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed <85% artificial/cotton mixes meeting sheeting notes. High thread count for softness.
Dyed Acrylic-Cotton Lightweight Fabric
Dyed plain weave 62% acrylic staple/38% cotton, 110 gsm, resembling printcloth but dyed solid color. Under HTS 5516.42.00 as mixed <85% artificial with cotton, woven and dyed. For summer apparel.
Dyed Poly-Cotton Dress Lining
Smooth dyed plain weave lining fabric: 70% polyester staple, 30% cotton, 125 gsm. Classifies in HTS 5516.42.00 for dyed woven <85% artificial/cotton blends. Anti-slip finish for garments.