Dyed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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
• Document average yarn number to confirm broadcloth status; use AATCC tests for dye fastness
• Avoid pitfall of calling it 'poplin' if square weave, causing disputes