Polyester Printed Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight printed poplin fabric, weighing under 170 g/m², is woven from 100% non-textured polyester filaments and used for men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99.65 as a flat woven fabric containing 85% or more polyester, printed, and not exceeding 170 g/m². The plain weave construction and lack of twisted yarns classify it as flat per chapter notes.
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 exact weight ≤170 g/m² and ≥85% non-textured polyester content via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide weave analysis confirming plain weave and flat status (no yarns twisted >472 turns/m) in documentation
• Include mill test certificates for filament type to prevent customs disputes on textured vs non-textured