Multicolored Polyester Poplin Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
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
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