Cotton-Acrylic Plaid Shirting Fabric from China
Wide shirting fabric exceeding 127 cm, composed of 65% cotton and 35% acrylic staple fibers with multi-colored yarns creating a plaid pattern. Falls under 5516.43 as mixed mainly with cotton, <85% artificial fibers, in 'other' category beyond poplin/broadcloth due to pattern weave. Used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules; measure width flat without tension
• Pitfall: Incorrectly claiming as broadcloth if weave doesn't match poplin/broadcloth exclusions