Printed Acetate Staple Fiber Broadcloth

A lightweight printed broadcloth woven from acetate staple fibers, featuring plain weave not of square construction, fitting the poplin/broadcloth definition in statistical note (a). Imported for dress shirts and blouses under HTS 5516.94.0010. The printing adds decorative patterns like florals or geometrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China12%+35.0%47%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.91.00Same rate: 47%

If unbleached or bleached, not printed

Base colors (unbleached/bleached) use 5516.91; printing specifies 5516.94 subheading.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from continuous filament yarns, not staple

Artificial filament fabrics (non-staple) classify in heading 5407, differentiated by yarn type.

5211.52.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47%

If mainly cotton with minor artificial staple

Cotton base fabrics with man-made staple addition move to Chapter 52 heading 5211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with exact fiber composition (e.g

β€’ 100% acetate staple) and confirm weight/printing via invoice and samples