Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric blends polyester staple fibers with viscose rayon staple fibers, meeting poplin specifications as not of square construction and over 170g/m² with suitable yarn numbers. It falls under HTS 5515.11.00.90 as a mixed woven fabric primarily of polyester staple with viscose rayon, not specifically sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth.

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.

5515.21.00Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If mixed mainly with cotton instead of viscose rayon

Shifts to polyester-cotton mixtures under 5515.21, as Chapter 55 prioritizes cotton blends separately from man-made fiber mixes.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If made from polyester filament yarns rather than staple fibers

Filament-based polyester-viscose fabrics classify in Chapter 54 for woven filament fabrics, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

6006Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If knitted or crocheted instead of woven

Knitted polyester staple-viscose fabrics move to Chapter 60, as weave type determines chapter division between 55 and 60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm polyester-viscose rayon mix exceeds 85% combined synthetics for Chapter 55 classification

Provide weave analysis and weight specs in documentation to distinguish from excluded poplin types under statistical notes

Avoid misclassification as 100% polyester by detailing viscose component; common pitfall leads to audits