Discharge Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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