Viscose Poplin Printcloth Alternative from China
Dyed viscose filament printcloth resembling poplin/broadcloth but qualifying as printcloth due to precise yarn specs: <170 g/m², square weave, 45-65 yarn number. HTS 5408.32.9040 applies as other printcloth, distinct from poplin exclusions in statistical notes. Used in blouses and scarves.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
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
• Differentiate from poplin via lab tests confirming >33 singles/cm² and no low yarn number exclusion
• Include weave analysis reports; combinations must be exclusively plain weave per note (a)
• Avoid declaring as broadcloth if specs fit printcloth to prevent duty reassessment