Acrylic Oxford Poplin Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave oxford cloth made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, weighing approximately 150 gsm with uneven yarn counts fitting the poplin definition under chapter 55 notes. It qualifies for HTS 5512.29.0045 as oxford cloth containing 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, used commonly for lightweight apparel linings. The fabric's construction excludes it from lighter sparse weaves like cheesecloth.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
22%
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
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515
• Provide weave specifications and gsm in documentation to match 'oxford cloth' criteria per statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as printcloth by ensuring it doesn't meet square construction with 43-68 yarn numbers