Unbleached 100% Acrylic Staple Fiber Poplin from China
This plain weave fabric made from 100% unbleached acrylic staple fibers exceeds 85% artificial staple fiber content and weighs over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26, qualifying as poplin per Chapter 55 notes. It is used for lightweight apparel linings and blouses. Classified under 5516.11.00 due to its unbleached state and high artificial fiber composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% artificial staple fibers; invoices must specify unbleached status
• Provide weave construction details (ends/picks per cm, yarn number) to customs to match poplin definition and avoid reclassification