Unbleached Heavyweight Polyester Staple Poplin

Heavy plain weave (>170 g/m²) unbleached polyester staple fabric, average yarn >26, non-square, fitting poplin note, 85%+ artificial staple for HTS 5516.11.0010. Suited for industrial curtains and bags.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5516.31Lower: 22% vs 49.9%

If yarn number 26 or lower

Poplin note excludes low yarn numbers, moving to other plain weaves.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If impregnated with textile coating

Coated textile fabrics classify under Chapter 59, not base woven Chapter 55.

5516.91.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed plain weaves fall under 5516.91, separate from unbleached.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Weigh samples to confirm >170 g/m² for poplin; provide yarn number specs

Common issue: square construction reclassifies as sheeting

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