Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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