Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Mexico
A plain weave woven fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as poplin under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5512.29.00.90 as other woven fabrics containing 85% or more acrylic staple fibers, not specifically enumerated elsewhere. Used for lightweight apparel like shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 85%+ acrylic staple fibers, as blends under 85% shift to 5515
• Provide weave construction details (e.g
• poplin specs per statistical note) in entry docs to avoid misclassification