Printed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This heavy printed woven fabric blends 70% polyester staple fibers with 30% cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², used for upholstery and curtains. It falls under HTS 5514.49.00.90 as a printed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, not fitting specific subheadings like sheeting or cheesecloth. The poplin structure features a fine crosswise rib, certified over 170 g/m².
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple and mainly cotton mix for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certificates to avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics under 5514.42
• Ensure printing is post-weave to qualify as 'printed'; pre-printed yarns shift to yarn-dyed headings