Acrylic Poplin Fabric

A plain weave woven fabric made from acrylic staple fibers, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5515.29.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of acrylic staple fibers not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Commonly used for lightweight apparel and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5515.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If made of polyester or nylon staple fibers

Changes to polyester heading if primary fiber is polyester instead of acrylic.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If filament yarn instead of staple

Filament-based synthetic woven fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If coated or laminated with plastics

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics are classified in Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric construction meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square, >170g/m²) via lab testing to avoid misclassification

Provide mill test certificates confirming 100% acrylic staple fiber content for customs clearance

Label rolls with country of origin, fiber content, and weight to comply with FTC textile rules; watch for undervaluation pitfalls