Acrylic Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester filaments, weighing around 120 gsm with not square construction. It meets Chapter 55 poplin or broadcloth definitions due to its weave and yarn structure, classified under 5515.21.0010 for synthetic staple fiber blends. Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 yarn composition via lab tests to confirm acrylic staple main component and filament mix for accurate HTS classification
• Provide weave specs (gsm, ends/picks per cm) in documentation to prove poplin status per statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by ensuring non-square construction; common pitfall for similar weights