Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric

This unbleached woven fabric is made from 100% polyester filament yarn, weighing 150 g/m² with a plain weave not of square construction, qualifying as poplin under chapter 54 notes. It is used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5407.71.0015 due to its unbleached state and weight not exceeding 170 g/m².

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If containing less than 85% synthetic filaments

Fabrics with mixed fibers drop to 5407.61 for woven synthetic filament yarns under 85%.

5407.72.00Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed or printed

Coloration moves it from unbleached/bleached to dyed category in 5407.72.

5402Lower: 17.5% vs 49.9%

If made from high-tenacity polyester yarn

High-tenacity filament yarns are specifically classified under heading 5402.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact weight per square meter via lab testing to confirm under 170 g/m² threshold

Provide mill certificates confirming 85%+ synthetic filament content and unbleached/bleached status

Avoid misclassification as dyed fabrics under 5407.72 if any color treatment applied