Dyed Cuprammonium Rayon Poplin Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from 100% cuprammonium rayon filaments, dyed in various colors for apparel use. It falls under HTS 5408.22.10.00 as it contains over 85% artificial filament (cuprammonium rayon) and is dyed, meeting the woven fabric specifications of Chapter 54 excluding square construction limits for poplin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify filament composition exceeds 85% cuprammonium rayon via lab tests to avoid reclassification
• Include dyeing process certification and weight per square meter documentation to confirm poplin status
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as viscose rayon, which shifts to different subheadings