Acrylic Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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