Navy Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin for Casual Shirts from China
Uniform navy-dyed poplin fabric, plain weave not square, yarn number compliant with note (a), 68% cotton 32% polyester staple <85% artificial. Classified in 5516.42.00.10 for dyed poplin/broadcloth mainly cotton mixed. Standard for men's casual button-down shirts.
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
• Color consistency critical for solid dyes; provide lab dye reports to prevent shade variation penalties
• Casual shirt fabric—ensure not pre-cut for retail to stay in fabric HTS