Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from China

This plain weave fabric is made primarily from polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers, qualifying as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5515.11.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose rayon. Commonly used for shirts and blouses.

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 composition via lab tests to confirm polyester is predominant with viscose rayon, as required for 5515.11.00; misdeclaration risks reclassification

Provide weave structure details (e.g

poplin specs per Chapter 55 notes) in documentation to avoid disputes on construction

Ensure invoice specifies average yarn number and weight to match poplin definition, preventing shifts to broader categories

Polyester-Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5515.11.00