Unbleached Polyester Staple Poplin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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