Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric from China
A plain weave fabric primarily composed of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton, not of square construction and weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. This falls under HTS 5515.91.00 as an other woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, specifically classified as poplin per chapter notes.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% polyester staple fibers via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure weave meets poplin definition to avoid reclassification as broadcloth
• Provide detailed yarn specs and weight certificates to CBP to prevent delays