Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 100% non-textured polyester filaments, weighing 140 g/m² with a plain weave not of square construction, fitting the definition of poplin. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99.10 as an unbleached fabric containing 85% or more polyester filaments, under 170 g/m². Primarily used for shirt linings and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 exact weight per m² and filament content via lab testing to confirm ≤170 g/m² and ≥85% polyester for this subheading
• Provide mill certificates documenting non-textured polyester filaments and unbleached/bleached status to avoid misclassification
• Watch for square construction or yarn number specs that could shift to other statistical suffixes under 5407.61