Fashion Dyed Poly-Cotton Twill Blend from China
Dyed twill weave fabric, 55% polyester staple, 45% cotton, not plain weave, 180 gsm. HTS 5516.42.00.90 captures as 'other' dyed mixed staple-cotton beyond plain weave definitions like poplin. For casual pants.
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
• Twill not plain? Still 'other' but document weave type
• Blend ratio critical; shifting % alters chapter
• Country of origin rules for polyester affect quotas