Unbleached Acetate Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This woven fabric is made from 100% acetate filament yarn, unbleached, with a poplin weave featuring fine warp and coarser weft yarns. It contains over 85% artificial filament by weight, classifying it under HTS 5408.21.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial filaments. Commonly used for lightweight linings and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify filament content exceeds 85% artificial yarn via lab testing to confirm classification under 5408
• Include mill test certificates showing unbleached state and weave type to avoid reclassification as dyed
• Watch for square construction pitfalls that might shift to sheeting definitions in statistical notes