100% Polyester Dyed Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is made from 85% or more artificial staple fibers, specifically dyed polyester, weighing over 170 g/m² with non-square construction fitting the poplin definition in Chapter 55 notes. It is used for shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% artificial staple fibers via lab tests to confirm classification under 5516.12.00
• Provide dyeing certificates and weight specs (g/m²) in documentation to match poplin legal definitions
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by ensuring non-square construction and proper yarn counts