Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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