Acrylic Poplin Blouse Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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