Printed 100% Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This printed poplin fabric is made from 100% artificial staple polyester fibers, featuring a plain weave not of square construction and weighing over 170 g/m² with yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5516.14.00 as it contains 85% or more artificial staple fibers and is printed with colorful patterns. Primarily used for fashion apparel like shirts and blouses.
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 fabric weight and weave type match poplin definition to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports confirming 85%+ artificial staple fiber content; ensure printing is permanent and not considered a coating