Acrylic Poplin Blouse Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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