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%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 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