Polyester Poplin Dress Fabric from China
A lightweight plain weave polyester fabric classified as poplin due to its uneven construction with finer warp yarns and coarser filling yarns, weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends and picks per cm. It contains 85% or more polyester staple fibers, fitting HTS 5512.19.0015 for poplin or broadcloth. Ideal for making dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
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
• Verify fabric weight under 170 g/m² and construction meets poplin definition (not square, >33 ends/picks per cm) via lab testing for classification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming 85%+ polyester staple fiber content to avoid reclassification