Polyester-Cotton Poplin Sheet Alternative Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric >170 g/m² of <85% polyester staple mainly with cotton is classified as poplin/broadcloth under HTS 5514.11.0020, distinguished from sheeting by non-square construction and yarn specs per note (a). Used where broadcloth texture is needed over sheeting.
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
• Differentiate from sheeting in docs by specifying non-square weave and yarn number >26
• Lab test for fiber ratio and weight to prevent CBP reclassification
• Bundle with commercial invoices showing end-use to avoid set classifications