Acrylic Poplin Fabric from China
A plain weave woven fabric made from 100% acrylic staple fibers, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5512.29.00 as it contains 85% or more acrylic staple fibers and does not fit specific subcategories like sheeting or printcloth. Commonly used for upholstery and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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 weight data to justify 'poplin' exclusion from statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by documenting non-square construction