Modal Filament Poplin Blouse Fabric
> A plain weave poplin-style fabric made from 91% modal filaments of different colors, with a thread count of 120 warp x 58 filling per cm. It is a woven fabric of artificial filaments containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments, and it is not of cuprammonium rayon, so it falls under tariff item 5408.23.90 as "Other".
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is made of cuprammonium rayon
Cuprammonium rayon has a dedicated tariff item in this subheading.
If the fabric is printed rather than woven from different colored yarns
Printed poplin fabrics are classified under a different subheading.
If the fabric is made up into blouses
Finished blouses of man-made fibres are classified in Chapter 62.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify that the modal filament content is at least 85% by weight and that the yarns are of different colors; keep supplier documentation for CBSA
• Specify the poplin weave and thread count on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification
• If the fabric is used for blouses, consider whether the finished garment classification applies
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