Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
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.
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 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