Bleached Polyester Voile Fabric from China
A lightweight, sheer woven fabric made from artificial staple polyester fibers, bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5516.91.00.90 as an unbleached or bleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used for curtains, blouses, and linings.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm artificial staple fibers exceed 85% for Chapter 55 classification
• Include bleaching process certification in documentation to avoid misclassification as dyed or printed
• Check weight and weave to ensure it doesn't qualify as poplin, broadcloth, or other statistical categories