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HTS 5515.11.00Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers:Of polyester staple fibers: Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers

What that translates to:Polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with viscose rayon

Also written 55151100. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with viscose rayon (HTS 5515.11.00) from China owe 52.4% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: a 14.9% regular duty plus a 12.5% forced-labor tariff (Section 301) and a 25% China tariff (Section 301).

Total duty rate52.4%That's $5,240 on a $10,000 shipment.
Forced-labor tariffSection 301, since Jul 24, 202612.5%
China tariffSection 301, since May 10, 201925%
Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff schedule14.9%
Total duty52.4%
Court status: Challenged at the U.S. Court of International Trade in In re Section 301 Forced Labor Cases, Court No. 26-03555-3JP, before a three-judge panel. The plaintiffs, Learning Resources and others, have moved for judgment on the agency record, arguing that the action (91 FR 47318) exceeds USTR's statutory authority, is arbitrary and capricious, and is pretextual; 25 states, plaintiffs in Court No. 26-cv-03467-3JP, support them as amici (brief filed Sep 11, 2026). No ruling as of Oct 1, 2026, so the rate is unchanged.
Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318, Jul 28, 2026; HTS 9903.05.31; USTR, Notice of Modification of Section 301 Action (List 3 raised to 25% from May 10, 2019), 84 FR 20459, May 9, 2019; HTS 9903.88.03.

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Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers: Of polyester staple fibers: Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 55: Man-made staple fibers.

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The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

  • 5515.11.0005 (5515110005)Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0010 (5515110010)Blue denim (225) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0015 (5515110015)Poplin or broadcloth (614) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0020 (5515110020)Sheeting (613) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0025 (5515110025)Printcloth (615) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0030 (5515110030)Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0035 (5515110035)Duck (219) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0040 (5515110040)Satin weave or twill weave (617) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0045 (5515110045)Oxford cloth (227) · reported in m², kg
  • 5515.11.0090 (5515110090)Other (220) · reported in m², kg

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Questions about HTS 5515.11.00

What is the duty rate for HTS 5515.11.00?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is 14.9%. Goods from China owe 52.4% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 5515.11.00 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 53 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026, including Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 5515.11.00 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 5515.11.00 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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