There are two main types of fabrics: natural and synthetic. Natural fabrics such as wool, cotton, silk, and linen are made from animal coats,cotton-plant seed pods, fibers from silkworms, and flax (fiber from the stalk of a plant), respectively.
How 2016 Sales taxes are calculated in Charleston. The Charleston, South Carolina, general sales tax rate is 6%. Depending on the zipcode, the sales tax rate of Charleston may vary from 6% to 8.5%.
The South Carolina state sales tax rate is 6%, and the average SC sales tax after local surtaxes is 7.13%. 1  Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from the South Carolina sales tax.  Counties and cities can charge an additional local sales tax of up to 3%, for a maximum possible combined sales tax of 9%.