Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric from China
A plain weave polyester fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number higher than 26, classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5515.99.90.15 due to its specific weave and construction excluding napped square weaves. Used for lightweight apparel and linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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 fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² and confirm plain weave is not square with >33 ends/picks per cm to meet poplin definition
• Provide mill test certificates for fiber content (85%+ synthetic staple fibers) and yarn number to avoid reclassification