Polyester-Wool Poplin Suiting Fabric from China
A plain weave poplin fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed with at least 36% wool, used for high-end suiting. It falls under HTS 5515.13.05 due to its polyester staple fiber base with significant wool content exceeding 36% by weight. The fabric's construction fits the poplin definition as not square and over 170g/m² with appropriate yarn numbers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
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 testing to confirm 36%+ wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Include detailed weave specs and weight certifications in documentation to match poplin definitions in statistical notes
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as pure wool; declare as mixed synthetic staple fibers accurately