Multicolored Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
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.
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 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