Geometric Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth from China
Printed broadcloth with geometric patterns, composed of polyester staple (<85%) and cotton, plain weave fabric meeting poplin/broadcloth definition excluding low-density or coarse yarn types. Falls under 5516.44.0010 for its printed mixed staple fiber construction. Used in upholstery and light apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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 square construction absence with weave analysis; pitfall is confusion with sheeting note (b)
• For printed goods, provide colorfastness tests if challenged on finish durability
• Declare statistical suffix (614) accurately for poplin/broadcloth tracking