Acetate Rayon Broadcloth Shirt Fabric

A fine poplin-style broadcloth woven from acetate rayon artificial filaments in multi-colored yarns, not napped and of average yarn number above 26. Classified under HTS 5408.33.90.20 as other poplin or broadcloth excluding lightweight or low-yarn-number types per note (c). Ideal for women's formal blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.54.00.20Lower: 32.4% vs 47%

If using synthetic filaments like nylon or polyester instead of artificial

Synthetic filament woven fabrics of different colors classify in 5407, separate from artificial filament headings in 5408.

5408.33Same rate: 47%

If classified as '625' type but under different statistical suffix

Intra-heading variations for poplin/broadcloth may apply 5408.33.20.00 for specific weights or constructions not 'other'.

6006.22.90Lower: 45% vs 47%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted or crocheted fabrics of artificial filaments move to Chapter 60, excluding woven Chapter 54 entirely.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include weave analysis confirming plain weave without multiple/cabled yarns to comply with poplin/broadcloth exclusions

Label fiber content accurately as acetate (artificial) to prevent reclassification as synthetic under 5407 or natural under 5208

Check for selvage exclusion in weave specs during customs valuation to match statistical note (a)

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Polyester Viscose Poplin Fabric

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Viscose Filament Poplin Dress Lining

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Multi-Color Acetate Broadcloth for Blouses

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Viscose Broadcloth Upholstery Lining

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Acetate Filament Poplin Scarf Material

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Mixed Rayon Polyester Poplin

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