Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This is a plain weave unbleached polyester fabric weighing 220 g/m², containing 90% non-textured polyester filaments. It qualifies under HTS 5407.61.99.15 as it exceeds 170 g/m², is unbleached, and meets poplin criteria of non-square construction with specified yarn counts. Primarily used for upholstery and heavy-duty linings.
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 fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² with lab testing certificates to avoid reclassification to lighter weight subheadings
• Provide mill test reports confirming 85%+ non-textured polyester filament content and unbleached status for customs clearance