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Polyester-Viscose Poplin Dress Fabric

Poplin broadcloth from polyester and viscose staple blend, plain weave excluding square or napped low-density types per notes, for dresses under 5515.99.90.15. Fine texture suits apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+37.5%46%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515.99.90.20Same rate: 46%

If qualifying as cheesecloth

Low density ≤33 ends/picks per cm² under 170 g/m² defines cheesecloth separately.

4823.90Lower: 12.5% vs 46%

If impregnated or coated for tracing cloth

Specially prepared tracing cloths move to paper/chapter 48.

5212.15Lower: 20.3% vs 46%

If over 36% but less than 85% cotton

Cotton-rich blends with synthetics in Chapter 52.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Viscose as man-made staple keeps in 5515; disclose exact % to avoid cotton shift

• Measure ends/picks per cm² precisely to confirm non-poplin exclusions