Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from China
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.
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 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