Combed Polyester-Wool Poplin Fabric from China
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from combed polyester staple fibers mixed with at least 36% wool, certified under HTS 5515.13.0520. It meets the poplin definition as a non-square construction plain weave, suitable for tailored suiting. The high wool content provides natural warmth and drape, while polyester adds durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 36%+ wool, as under-declaration risks reclassification to lower wool headings
• Include mill certificates proving combed processing and staple fiber composition for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 100% wool; precise blend ratios are audited under Chapter 55 notes