Polyester Staple Poplin for Shirt Linings from China
Unbleached poplin fabric from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave not of square construction, over 170 g/m² with yarn number >26, fitting statistical note (a)(ii). Commonly cut for garment linings. HTS 5512.11.0010 applies to its unbleached polyester staple composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label rolls with fiber content and construction specs for CBP inspection; avoid mixing with filament fabrics in same shipment; test for staple vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 misclassification