Polyester Viscose Poplin Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from artificial filament yarns of polyester and viscose in different colors, weighing over 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It qualifies as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5408.33.90.20 due to its weave structure and yarn composition excluding selvage. Used commonly for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and confirm non-square construction to meet poplin/broadcloth definition per statistical note (c)
• Provide lab test reports on yarn number and filament composition to avoid misclassification as sheeting or printcloth
• Ensure documentation specifies 'yarns of different colors' to distinguish from single-color variants under 5408.33.90.00