Dyed Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth for Uniforms from China
Heavyweight dyed broadcloth (>170 g/m², yarn number >26, plain weave not square) per note (a)(ii), with 65% cotton and 35% polyester staple. Less than 85% artificial fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, under HTS 5516.42.00.10. Used for work uniforms and shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• For >170 g/m², confirm no multiple/cabled yarns or low yarn numbers per exclusions; technical specs essential
• Uniform end-use doesn't change classification—focus on fiber and weave docs
• Avoid bulk dyeing issues by certifying pre-shrunk; shrinkage claims often trigger re-inspection