Unbleached Polyester Staple Fiber Poplin from China
This plain weave fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers weighs 150 gsm, has more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm, and is not of square construction, qualifying as poplin under chapter 55 notes. It is unbleached, ideal for linings or workwear. Classified under 5512.91.00 due to high synthetic staple fiber content and unbleached state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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%+ synthetic staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide weave specs (ends/picks per cm, gsm) in documentation to match poplin definition and avoid reclassification
• Ensure unbleached status is evident; any bleaching process shifts to 5512.92.00