Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric from Canada
This plain weave fabric is made from polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², and dyed for uniform color. It fits HTS 5514.21.00 due to its polyester staple fiber content under 85% mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding the weight threshold, and plain weave construction matching poplin definitions excluding lighter or low-density variants.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple with cotton mix, as exceeding triggers Chapter 54 or 55 pure synthetics
• Provide weave certificates proving plain weave and weight >170 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics in 5514.11
• Ensure dyeing process documentation; uneven dyeing may raise quality issues at customs