Polyester-Cotton Poplin Blend Fabric from China

A plain weave woven fabric primarily of polyester staple fibers mixed with man-made filament yarns, meeting poplin specifications under statistical note (a) with non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² using yarns finer than average number 26. Classified under 5515.91.00.90 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, excluding satins or twills. Used for lightweight apparel like shirts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

47%

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 exact yarn composition and weave structure to confirm poplin definition per statistical note (a); obtain mill test certificates for fiber content

Ensure no multiple or cabled yarns if claiming lighter weights

Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% staple under 5515.11 if filament content is under 50%