Printed Polyester Voile Fabric

A lightweight, sheer printed woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers, ideal for scarves and blouses. It falls under HTS 5516.94.00.90 as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, not specifically classified elsewhere in the subheading. The printing features floral patterns on a transparent base.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If unprinted

Unprinted woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers fall under 5515.92, changing the heading based on printing status.

6006.42.00Lower: 45% vs 47%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted or crocheted printed fabrics of artificial staple fibers are classified in Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 47%

If coated or laminated after printing

Printed textile fabrics with a coating exceeding 15% of weight shift to Chapter 59 for coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content is at least 85% artificial staple fibers via lab testing to confirm Chapter 55 classification

Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to distinguish from unprinted fabrics under 5516.93

Avoid misclassification as apparel fabric by ensuring it's sold by the meter, not as finished garments

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