Nylon Chenille Apparel Lining Fabric from China
Woven chenille fabric from nylon man-made fibers, providing a soft, brushed inner surface for jackets and coats. It qualifies for HTS 5801.36.00 as a man-made fiber chenille fabric, not fitting narrow woven or Chapter 59 exclusions. Lightweight at 8 oz per square yard for garment use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber burn tests if blends suspected, as over 15% natural fiber may shift to other subheadings
• Document end-use as apparel component to differentiate from upholstery in valuation
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as yarn; declare as woven fabric to stay in Chapter 58