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Multicolor Polyester Poplin Fabric from China

This plain weave polyester fabric, weighing under 170 g/m² with uneven thread count, features yarns of different colors like red, yellow, and green, excluding blue denim or jacquard patterns. Classified under HTS 5512.99.00.05 due to 85%+ synthetic staple fibers and multi-colored yarns in non-denim, non-jacquard weave. Ideal for lightweight apparel and 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 yarn color composition via lab tests to confirm 'different colors' and exclude denim/jacquard for accurate HTS 5512.99.00.05 classification

Provide detailed weave specs (e.g

thread count, weight) in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification as printcloth or sheeting

Ensure Certificate of Origin for preferential duty rates; common pitfall is mislabeling multi-color as solid, leading to audits

Multicolor Polyester Poplin Fabric from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5512.99.00.05