Acrylic-Wool Blend Poplin Fabric from China
A plain weave poplin fabric made from acrylic staple fibers mixed with over 36% wool, not combed, weighing under 170 g/m² with unbalanced construction. Classified under HTS 5515.22.0510 due to its synthetic staple fiber base with high wool content. Used for lightweight apparel like blouses and scarves.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ threshold; provide mill certificates for fiber composition
• Ensure labeling distinguishes synthetic base from wool blend
• Watch for misclassification as pure wool under Chapter 51