Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric made from artificial polyester filament yarn qualifies as poplin or broadcloth due to its plain weave structure, not of square construction, and weight exceeding poplin specifications per statistical note (c). It is used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5408.31.2020 as unbleached poplin or broadcloth of artificial filaments.
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 weave meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square construction, per note (c)); provide lab tests for yarn type and weight if over 170g/m²
• Ensure no napping that alters classification
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as sheeting if square construction