Dyed Modal Staple Twill Fabric from China
Dyed twill weave fabric from modal (artificial staple) fibers, not plain weave thus excluded from poplin/sheeting/printcloth notes, fitting HTS 5516.92.00.90 as other dyed woven artificial staple fabric. Popular for casual pants and jackets.
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
• Specify twill weave in invoices (not plain) to confirm 'other' status beyond statistical plain weave types
• Use commercial invoices noting 'for cut-and-sew' to guide apparel processing