Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric, containing over 85% acrylic staple fibers, is unbleached and meets poplin specifications with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² using yarns finer than average number 26. It is used for upholstery and lightweight apparel. Classified under 5512.21.00 due to its high acrylic content and unbleached state.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.29.00Same rate: 47%

If dyed or printed

Dyed or printed versions of the same fabric move to 5512.29.00, as bleaching/unbleached excludes color treatments.

5515.12.00Same rate: 47%

If containing less than 85% acrylic staple fibers

Mixed staple fiber compositions under 85% acrylic fall under 5515.12.00 for other synthetic blends.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament-based acrylic fabrics classify in Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515

Provide weave structure documentation to distinguish poplin from sheeting during customs review

Avoid misdeclaration as dyed; unbleached status requires no colorfastness certificates

Related Products under HTS 5512.21.00

Bleached Acrylic Sheeting Fabric

A square construction plain weave fabric over 170 g/m², made from 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, bleached for brightness, used in bedding and linings. It fits sheeting definition excluding multiple yarns or non-square builds. Falls under 5512.21.00 for its acrylic dominance and bleached finish.

Unbleached Acrylic Printcloth

Plain weave under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers, over 33 singles yarns/cm², square construction, 85%+ acrylic staple, unbleached for printing prep. Ideal for apparel graphics. Under 5512.21.00 as unbleached high-acrylic staple fabric.

Bleached Modacrylic Cheesecloth

Lightweight plain weave under 170 g/m² with ≤33 warp/fill picks/cm, 85%+ modacrylic staple fibers, bleached, used for filtration and crafts. Matches cheesecloth per note (d). Classified in 5512.21.00 for modacrylic unbleached/bleached state.

Unbleached Acrylic Broadcloth

Plain weave non-square fabric, 85%+ acrylic staple, unbleached, not meeting excluded low-density or coarse yarn specs. Suited for shirting and drapes. HTS 5512.21.00 covers this high-acrylic unbleached woven.

Bleached High-Density Acrylic Sheeting

Bleached square weave >33 picks/cm, ≤170 g/m², yarn ≤68, 85% acrylic staple, excluding printcloth. For institutional linens. 5512.21.00 for bleached acrylic staple fabric.

Unbleached Modacrylic Filter Cloth

Unbleached plain weave cheesecloth-style, 85%+ modacrylic, low picks for permeability, industrial filtering. Per note (d). Under 5512.21.00 as unbleached modacrylic staple.