Combed Acrylic-Wool Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is made from combed acrylic staple fibers mixed with over 36% wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with more than 33 ends and picks per cm², classifying as poplin under Chapter 55 statistical notes. It is used for lightweight suiting and dresses due to its smooth finish and wool blend properties. The combed yarns ensure high quality and reduced pilling.
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 declaration matches statistical note for poplin to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in wool-heavy blends