Bleached Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from China

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.

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 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