Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric from China

This is a plain weave polyester fabric weighing over 170 g/m², dyed uniformly, containing 95% polyester filaments meeting poplin specifications per statistical note (c). It falls under HTS 5407.72.00 as a dyed woven fabric with 85% or more synthetic filaments. Commonly used for shirts and blouses.

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 yarn number and weave comply with poplin definition (not square construction, average yarn >26) via lab testing

Include dyeing process certification and fiber content lab reports for CBP verification

Avoid misclassification as sheeting by confirming non-square construction and weight specs