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Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany

This plain weave polyester poplin fabric, containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, is unbleached and meets the statistical note definition for poplin as it is not of square construction and weighs under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends/picks per cm². Used primarily for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5512.11.0060 but falls into .0090 as 'other' unbleached polyester staple fabric.

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 fiber content exceeds 85% polyester staple fibers via lab tests to confirm Chapter 55 classification

Provide weave construction details (ends/picks per cm², yarn number) in documentation to distinguish from printcloth or sheeting

Avoid misclassification as dyed (5512.19) by ensuring no bleaching beyond raw state; common pitfall is residual processing