Polyester-Viscose Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric, weighing under 170 g/m² with unbalanced construction, is made mainly from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, certified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It is dyed in solid colors for use in men's dress shirts. Classified under 5515.11.0015 due to its specific material composition and weave type.
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 yarn count and weave construction against statistical note (a) to confirm poplin/broadcloth status; test samples if needed
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (polyester main with viscose rayon) to avoid reclassification during customs exam