Polyester-Cotton Dyed Poplin Fabric

This is a dyed plain weave poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m². It fits HTS 5514.23.00 as it contains less than 85% polyester staple fibers, is mixed mainly with cotton, dyed, and meets poplin criteria (not square construction, over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26). Commonly used for shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5211.52.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament-based polyester-cotton fabrics fall under Chapter 52 for cotton-containing woven fabrics, not Chapter 55 for staple fibers.

5515.12.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If containing 85% or more polyester staple fibers

Higher polyester content shifts classification to heading 5515 for fabrics with 85%+ synthetic staple fibers.

5514.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If unbleached or bleached rather than dyed

Bleaching/whitening status determines subheading; dyed fabrics are specifically 5514.23.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification

Provide weave analysis and weight certificates (gsm >170) to customs for poplin verification

Ensure dyeing process documentation to avoid misclassification as unbleached or yarn-dyed

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