Multicolored Cotton-Polyester Plaid Shirt Fabric

This woven fabric is made from yarns of different colors, containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, ideal for casual shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.43.00 due to its yarn color variation and fiber composition as defined in Chapter 55 for mixed artificial staple fiber fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.43.00Higher: 43.1% vs 35%

If containing 85% or more cotton by weight

Higher cotton content shifts classification to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics.

5515.12.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers

Predominantly artificial fiber content moves it to heading 5515.

5516.41.00Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If yarns are all of the same color (unbleached or bleached)

Yarn color uniformity changes subheading from 'of different colors'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed with cotton

β€’ Provide mill certificates documenting yarn colors and construction to avoid misclassification

β€’ Ensure declaration matches statistical notes for Chapter 55 to prevent duty reassessment