Coated Nonwoven Interlining Fabric from China
Nonwoven interlining from polyester filaments (120 g/m²) coated with a thermosensitive adhesive resin other than standard plastics for garment reinforcement. Classified under HTS 5603.13.0010 due to the specific coating beyond rubber or plastics on man-made filament nonwovens in the weight range. Used in suiting and jackets for structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Declare exact coating composition; adhesives not qualifying as plastics keep it in 5603
• Ensure documentation shows nonwoven structure vs. knitted/woven to prevent Chapter 59 misclassification