Unbleached Polyester Staple Poplin from China
Unbleached poplin fabric from 87% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 160 gsm, not square with >33 ends/picks per cm excluded by weight. Fits HTS 5512.91.00.10 as unbleached poplin/broadcloth. Commonly used for industrial workwear linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Conduct yarn count tests to confirm average number >26 for heavier fabrics per note (a)(ii)
• Declare as 'unbleached' accurately; bleaching changes processing status
• Avoid misdeclaration as sheeting; poplin excludes square construction types