Discharge Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, featuring discharge printing where color is removed from dyed fabric to create patterns. It falls under HTS 5516.14.0085 as it contains 85% or more artificial staple fibers, is printed via discharge method, and qualifies as poplin per chapter notes (plain weave, not square construction). Primarily used for lightweight apparel like blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fabric meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square, >170g/m² with yarn number >26) via lab tests for classification; provide dye discharge process documentation to customs; ensure fiber content label shows 85%+ artificial staple fibers to avoid reclassification