Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This is a printed woven fabric made from 100% textured polyester filaments, featuring a poplin weave with a fine crosswise rib. It falls under HTS 5407.54.00 because it contains 85% or more textured polyester by weight and has printed designs, distinguishing it from unprinted variants. Commonly used for shirts and blouses due to its crisp texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.4%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% textured polyester via lab tests to confirm classification
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to avoid misclassification as unprinted
• Ensure selvages are excluded from weave analysis per statistical notes