Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This is a plain weave polyester fabric containing over 85% synthetic filaments, unbleached, meeting poplin specifications under statistical note (c) with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m². It is used for shirt linings and lightweight apparel. Classified under 5407.71.00 due to its high synthetic filament content and unbleached state.
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 filament content exceeds 85% via lab testing to confirm 5407 classification; blends under 85% shift to 5407.91
• Include mill test certificates showing unbleached/bleached status and weave type to avoid reclassification as dyed (5407.72)