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Polyester Poplin Fabric

Polyester poplin fabric is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number above 26. It is not of square construction, distinguishing it from sheeting. This fabric is commonly used for shirts and blouses.

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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5512.11.00Same rate: Free

If the poplin is unbleached or bleached

This heading covers unbleached or bleached polyester staple woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric's weight exceeds 170 g/m² and the yarn number is above 26 for correct classification

• Declare the weave type as plain and non-square

• Keep supplier documentation on fibre content to substantiate the 85% polyester staple claim

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Earth Tone Polyester Twill Alternative

Earth tone polyester twill alternative is a twill-weave fabric made from 87% polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of different colours. It is used for upholstery. The colour variation in the yarns distinguishes it from plain dyed fabrics, and it is classified as 'other' under this tariff item.

Festive Polyester Checkered Fabric

Festive polyester checkered fabric is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, featuring yarns of different colours arranged in a checkered pattern. It is used for tablecloths and holiday decor. The multi-colour yarn construction places it in the 'other' category.

High-Count Polyester Broadcloth

High-count polyester broadcloth is a plain weave fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, weighing over 170 g/m² with an average yarn number exceeding 26. It is not of square construction, distinguishing it from sheeting or printcloth. This fabric is suitable for suiting and upholstery applications.

Industrial Polyester Filter Cloth

Industrial polyester filter cloth is a woven fabric made from 85% or more polyester staple fibres, featuring a plain weave but exceeding the specifications for sheeting or printcloth. It is designed for industrial filtration applications, offering durability for liquid and solid separation processes. This fabric does not match the defined types in the chapter notes, thus classified as 'other'.

Multi-Color Polyester Sheeting

Multi-colour polyester sheeting is a plain weave fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with yarns of different colours. It is used for bed linens and upholstery where colour variation is desired. Despite meeting sheeting specifications, the multi-colour yarns classify it as 'other' under this tariff item.

Multi-Tone Polyester Broadcloth

Multi-tone polyester broadcloth is a plain weave fabric made of 100% polyester staple fibres, not of square construction, weighing under 170 g/m² with multi-tone coloured yarns. It is commonly used for men's shirts. The yarn colour variety places it in the 'other' category.