Bleached Polyester-Cotton Blend Broadcloth from China
Bleached plain weave broadcloth from artificial staple polyester blended with cotton, not square, fitting poplin/broadcloth note (a). Classified HTS 5516.91.00.90 as other unbleached/bleached fabric where artificial staple predominates. For shirting and dresses.
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
• Provide exact blend ratio; if artificial staple <85%, may shift to Chapter 52 cotton
• Confirm broadcloth specs (not square, yarn number) via sample submission
• Use commercial invoices detailing bleaching only, no dyeing