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Unbleached 100% Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin Fabric from Germany

This plain weave fabric is made from 100% unbleached acrylic staple fibers, weighing 150 gsm with uneven warp and fill counts, qualifying as poplin per chapter notes. It contains over 85% artificial staple fibers and remains unbleached, fitting HTS 5516.11.00.90 as other unbleached woven fabric. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm 85%+ artificial staple fibers; declare exact weave type

• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached state to prevent reclassification to dyed categories