Printed Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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