Acrylic Staple Poplin Broadcloth

Plain weave broadcloth made from 90% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 180 g/m² with average yarn number 30, fitting poplin per note (a)(ii). Classified under HTS 5512.99.0015 for high synthetic staple content. Used in lightweight outerwear and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.12.00Same rate: 47%

If containing 85%+ viscose staple fibers

Viscose rayon staple fabrics classified separately in 5515.

5408.24Lower: 22% vs 47%

If using synthetic filament rather than staple yarns

Filament poplin goes to Chapter 54 woven fabrics.

5512.29.00Same rate: 47%

If mixed with <85% synthetic staple

Lower synthetic content moves to other synthetic blends.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for acrylic staple fiber confirmation; blended acrylics common pitfall for reclass

Provide weave analysis report showing non-square construction

Label rolls clearly with statistical note compliance to speed customs clearance