Geometric Printed Viscose Staple Broadcloth from China
Printed broadcloth from viscose staple fibers with geometric patterns, plain weave excluding statistical note exclusions for poplin definition. Falls under HTS 5516.94.0010 as printed artificial staple woven fabric. Popular for men's shirts 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
• Test for staple fiber length (not filament) and provide weave analysis report
• Ensure printing covers >50% surface to qualify as 'printed' per CBP rulings
• Avoid sheeting misclass by documenting non-square construction (ends/picks differ)