Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This is a plain weave printed fabric made from 100% polyester staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m² with fine yarn counts, classified as poplin under statistical notes. It falls under HTS 5516.14.00.95 as a printed woven fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, other than specific excluded types. Commonly used for apparel linings and lightweight jackets.
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 weight and weave meets poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab tests for fiber content (85%+ artificial staple); ensure printing is on one or both sides as declared