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Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric

Plain weave fabric containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, unbleached, meeting poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m² using finer yarns. This fabric is used for apparel and falls under the unbleached or bleached category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5512.19.00Same rate: Free

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is unbleached and contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers

• Provide a technical datasheet with yarn count and weave construction

• If the fabric is made up, it may fall under other headings

Related Products under Tariff item 5512.11.00

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Bleached Broadcloth Polyester 85% Fabric

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Bleached Polyester Bedding Sheeting

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Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 200 g/m²

A bleached plain weave broadcloth made from 88% polyester staple fibers, featuring average yarn number above 26 and non-square construction over 170 g/m². This fabric meets poplin/broadcloth criteria and falls under the unbleached or bleached category.

Bleached Polyester Cheesecloth Substitute

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Bleached Polyester Craft Fabric

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