Unbleached 100% Polyester Staple Fiber Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is made from 85% or more unbleached polyester staple fibers, qualifying as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5516.11.0010 as an unbleached plain weave fabric of artificial staple fibers. Commonly used for lining in apparel and upholstery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
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
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% artificial staple fibers via lab testing for compliance; ensure weave meets plain weave (611) statistical note criteria
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as square construction sheeting