Polyester Staple Poplin Dress Lining Fabric from China
Poplin or broadcloth fabric of polyester staple fibers blended mainly with nylon filament yarns, ideal for garment linings due to its lightweight (≤170 g/m²), plain weave, and non-square construction. Fits 5515.91.0010 exactly per statistical note (a)(i), with >33 ends/picks per cm and fine yarn numbers. The mix provides durability and sheen.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for g/m² weight and thread count to exclude cheesecloth or printcloth misclassification
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'poplin/broadcloth' and filament mix percentage