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Multicolored Polyester Poplin Fabric

This plain weave fabric, made from 100% polyester staple fibers with yarns of different colors, weighs less than 170 g/m² and is not of square construction, qualifying as poplin under chapter 55 notes. It contains 85% or more artificial staple fibers by weight, fitting HTS 5516.13.00.00. Commonly used for apparel linings and blouses.

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.

5515.13Lower: 22% vs 49.9%

If containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers

Drops below 85% threshold shifts to mixed fabrics of artificial staple fibers with other fibers.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If made from continuous filament yarns instead of staple

Filament polyester yarns classify under Chapter 54 woven fabrics, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5516.11.00Same rate: 49.9%

If all yarns are single color (undyed or uniform)

Lacks 'yarns of different colors' requirement, moving to single color artificial staple fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn color variation and staple fiber content exceeds 85% via lab tests for accurate classification

Provide weave analysis (e.g

plain weave, gsm) to customs to confirm poplin status and avoid reclassification