Unbleached Polyester-Viscose Blend Poplin Fabric from China
This woven fabric is primarily composed of polyester synthetic filaments mixed with viscose artificial filaments, unbleached for industrial dyeing. It qualifies under HTS 5407.91.20.10 as an unbleached woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn mixed mainly with artificial filaments. The poplin weave and weight meet chapter 54 specifications for non-square construction plain weave.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify filament composition via lab tests to confirm artificial content exceeds 50%; declare exact yarn numbers to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no bleaching or finishing to stay in unbleached category; common pitfall is mislabeling dyed goods