Dyed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
A lightweight plain weave poplin fabric weighing 150 g/m², dyed in solid colors, containing 60% polyester staple fibers and 40% cotton. It falls under HTS 5513.29.00 as a dyed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², not specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical notes due to construction specs. Commonly used for shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton
• Ensure weight documentation shows ≤170 g/m²; provide mill test certificates to avoid misclassification
• Declare dye type and fastness properties to prevent issues with colorfastness regulations