Textured Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 85% or more textured polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², classified under HTS 5407.51.0040 due to its poplin weave structure and specific weight limits per chapter notes. It's commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% textured polyester via lab testing to meet HTS 5407.51.0040 criteria; include test certificates in documentation
• Declare exact weight per m² and weave type (e.g
• poplin not exceeding chapter note exclusions) to avoid reclassification