Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Mexico
This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% acrylic staple fibers, weighs 150 gsm with unequal warp and fill counts, fitting the definition of poplin per chapter notes. It is unbleached, used for lightweight apparel linings. Classified under 5512.21.0090 as unbleached woven fabric of acrylic staple fibers.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached/bleached status to avoid misclassification as dyed (5512.29)
• Check weight and construction against poplin exclusions in statistical notes to prevent reclassification