Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
A plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, classified as poplin under statistical note (a). It falls under HTS 5515.99.90.90 as other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 5515. Used for lightweight apparel and linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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 yarn number and construction against statistical notes to confirm poplin classification; misclassification as sheeting can lead to audits
• Require mill test certificates for fiber content (85%+ synthetic staple) and weight to avoid reclassification under 5515.11