Unbleached Silk Poplin Fabric from China
A lightweight, plain weave silk poplin fabric in its natural unbleached state, made from mulberry silk yarns with the natural color of the fibers. Classified under HTS 5007.90.60 as other woven fabrics of silk that do not meet specific criteria for earlier subheadings like satin or twill. Ideal for tailors seeking authentic silk for custom garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify silk authenticity via certificates of origin, as silk waste blends may shift classification
• Label as 'unbleached' per subheading note (a) to avoid reclassification as bleached yarn product