Unbleached Acetate Poplin Fabric
Plain weave unbleached fabric made from acetate staple fibers, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with finer yarns. This unbleached artificial staple fiber fabric falls under tariff item 5516.91.00.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed a single uniform colour.
Dyed poplin of artificial staple fibers is classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fabric's weight exceeds 170 g/m² and has a non-square construction to qualify as poplin
• Provide yarn count and weave details to support classification
• Declare the fabric as unbleached acetate staple fiber poplin
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.91.00
Bleached Acetate Staple Poplin Fabric
Acetate artificial staple fiber poplin, bleached, plain non-square weave, weighing over 170 g/m² with suitable yarn count. This bleached artificial staple fiber fabric falls under tariff item 5516.91.00.
Bleached Lyocell Broadcloth
Bleached plain weave lyocell staple fiber fabric with a non-square construction, used for shirting. Lyocell is an artificial staple fiber, and the fabric is bleached, so it falls under tariff item 5516.91.00 for unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers.
Bleached Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric
Plain weave polyester fabric classified as poplin or broadcloth, weighing over 170 g/m² with uneven yarn counts, not meeting square construction criteria. This unbleached or bleached artificial staple fiber fabric falls under tariff item 5516.91.00.
Bleached Rayon Broadcloth Poplin
Rayon (viscose) staple fiber broadcloth in plain weave, bleached finish, weighing more than 170 g/m² with yarn number 27+, not napped or square per definitions. This bleached artificial staple fiber fabric falls under tariff item 5516.91.00.
Bleached Tri-Blend Poplin Fabric
Tri-blend (polyester/viscose/acetate) staple poplin, bleached, plain weave over 170 g/m² with non-square construction. This bleached artificial staple fiber fabric falls under tariff item 5516.91.00.
Bleached Viscose Sheeting Fabric
A plain weave bleached viscose staple fiber fabric weighing under 170 g/m², with square construction and over 33 ends/picks per cm², fitting the sheeting definition. This bleached artificial staple fiber sheeting is classified under tariff item 5516.91.00.