Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as 'poplin or broadcloth' under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.19.00 as other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, distinct from specified types like sheeting or printcloth.
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
• Verify fabric construction meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square, yarn specs) via lab tests for accurate HTS classification
• Provide mill certificates confirming polyester staple fiber content over 85% to avoid reclassification to mixed fiber headings