Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% polyester staple fibers, is unbleached and meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight exceeding 170 g/m² using finer yarns. Classified under HTS 5512.11.00 due to its high polyester staple fiber content and unbleached state. Ideal for lightweight apparel linings and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 85%+ polyester staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515
• Include weave structure documentation (e.g
• ends/picks per cm) to distinguish poplin from sheeting during customs review
• Avoid misclassification as finished garments; declare as bulk fabric to prevent higher apparel duties