Discharge Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric contains over 85% artificial staple fibers, specifically polyester, and features discharge printing where color is removed to create patterns. It qualifies as poplin per chapter notes due to its plain weave, non-square construction, and weight over 170 g/m² with appropriate yarn number. Classified under 5516.14.00.05 for its discharge print style.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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 via lab tests to confirm 85%+ artificial staple fibers; provide mill certificates
• Ensure discharge printing process documentation to distinguish from standard prints under statistical note 611
• Check weight and weave specs against poplin definition to avoid reclassification to other subheadings