Polyester Poplin Dress Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
13.6%
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 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