Acrylic Poplin Blouse Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is made from acrylic staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/m² with uneven construction per poplin definitions. It falls under HTS 5515.21.00 as a woven fabric of acrylic staple fibers mixed solely with man-made filaments. Commonly used for lightweight blouses and 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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm acrylic staple exceeds 50% for accurate classification under 5515
• Include weave specs and weight in invoices to distinguish from excluded poplin types in statistical notes
• Avoid misclassification as 100% filament by documenting staple fiber presence