Polyester Plaid Dress Fabric from Canada
A woven fabric made from artificial staple fibers using yarns of different colors to create a classic plaid pattern, ideal for dresses and skirts. It falls under HTS 5516.93.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with multicolored yarns, not specified elsewhere in the chapter. The color variation is achieved through dyed yarns of contrasting shades.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm artificial staple fibers over 85%; declare color variations accurately to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates for fiber content and ensure no finishing processes push it into dyed fabric headings