Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — 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 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