Napped Polyester Poplin Apparel Fabric from China
Napped finish poplin or broadcloth fabric of polyester staple fibers with acrylic man-made filaments. Qualifies for 5515.12.0010 as Chapter 55 notes explicitly allow napping in poplin definition, non-square weave.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify napped vs non-napped in docs; napping doesn't exclude from poplin
• Check square construction meticulously—>33 ends/picks risks sheeting shift
• For apparel cutting, ensure not entered as made-up to avoid Chapter 62