Rayon Staple Fiber Dyed Poplin for Apparel

Dyed plain weave poplin of 85%+ rayon (viscose) staple fibers, not square construction, for dress shirts. Meets Chapter 55 notes for poplin. Classified 5516.12.0010 due to dyeing and weave.

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.

6205.20.20Lower: 37.2% vs 49.9%

If sewn into men's shirts for retail sale

Completed garments from these fabrics classify in Chapter 62.

5516.12.00.90Same rate: 49.9%

If not specifically '611' statistical breakout

General plain weave dyed falls into broader 5516.12 basket.

5906.99Lower: 13.3% vs 49.9%

If rubberized for rainwear components

Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics go to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoices specifying retail apparel use

Test for napped surface per exclusions

Pitfall: declaring as filament shifts to higher duties in 5408

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