Bleached Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave unbleached or bleached woven fabric made from 100% viscose rayon artificial filament yarn, weighing 180 g/m². It qualifies under HTS 5408.21.00.60 as it contains 85% or more artificial filament and exceeds 170 g/m². Used primarily for apparel linings and light upholstery.

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 made from synthetic filament like polyester

Synthetic filaments (e.g., polyester, nylon) fall under Chapter 54 headings 5407-5408 for synthetics, not artificial.

5408.32Lower: 25% vs 49.9%

If dyed rather than unbleached/bleached

Dyeing process moves fabric to subheading 5408.32, separating colored from unbleached/bleached.

5515.12.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If containing <85% artificial filament with added synthetic staple fibers

Blends dropping below 85% filament threshold shift to Chapter 55 woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact weight per square meter with lab testing to confirm >170 g/m² classification

Provide mill test certificates showing 85%+ artificial filament content for CBP review

Avoid misclassification as synthetic under 5407 by confirming artificial staple origin

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