Bleached Acetate Poplin Fabric

Bleached poplin fabric with acetate staple fibers <85% mixed with silk-like filaments, non-square construction, yarn >26, for scarves. Meets poplin legal definition excluding low-weight types. 5516.21.0010 classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5007.10Lower: 13.9% vs 49.9%

If mixed with silk filaments predominantly

Silk content > certain % shifts to Chapter 50.

5516.24.00Same rate: 49.9%

If printed patterns

Printing process reclassifies subheading.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 49.9%

If PVC-coated

Plastics coating moves to Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for artificial vs. natural filaments to confirm heading

Avoid declaring as 'sheeting' due to density specs

Provide width measurements for statistical accuracy

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Bleached Broadcloth Dress Lining

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Unbleached Artificial Fiber Poplin

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Bleached Filament-Mixed Broadcloth

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