Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric
A dyed plain weave fabric made from artificial staple fibres such as polyester, classified as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with appropriate yarn numbers. As a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, it falls under tariff item 5516.92.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached.
This covers unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton.
If the fabric is of yarns of different colours.
This covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, of yarns of different colours.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's weight and yarn count to ensure it meets the poplin statistical note, as misclassification could lead to duty adjustments
• Keep accurate records of the fabric's construction
• If the fabric is imported in rolls, ensure it is not 'made up' under Section XI Note 7
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.92.00
Dyed Acetate Staple Poplin Curtain Material
A dyed plain weave poplin fabric made from acetate staple fibres, designed for curtains, with a non-square construction per statistical note (a). As a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, it is classified under tariff item 5516.92.00.
Dyed Acrylic Poplin Shirt Fabric
A dyed plain weave broadcloth fabric made from acrylic staple fibres, designed for men's shirts, fitting the poplin definition under chapter 55 note (a) with a non-square weave and specified weight. As a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, it is classified under tariff item 5516.92.00.
Dyed Acrylic Satin Weave Fabric
A satin weave fabric made from acrylic staple fibres, dyed in the piece. Because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, and is dyed, it is classified under tariff item 5516.92.00.
Dyed Acrylic Sheeting Fabric
A plain weave fabric of square construction, dyed, made from acrylic staple fibres, weighing less than 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends and picks per cm² and an average yarn number of 68 or lower. This meets the statistical note for sheeting, and as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, it falls under tariff item 5516.92.00.
Dyed Lyocell Staple Broadcloth Apparel Fabric
A dyed broadcloth fabric made from lyocell staple fibres, for casual apparel, with a poplin weave per statistical note (a). As a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, it is classified under tariff item 5516.92.00.
Dyed Mixed Artificial Staple Sheeting
A dyed sheeting fabric made from a blend of polyester and viscose staple fibres, with a square weave and weight exceeding 170 g/m², excluded from the sheeting statistical note by yarn number. As a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres mixed mainly with cotton, it is classified under tariff item 5516.92.00.