Bleached Poplin Blend Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric is unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments like polyester. It meets poplin specifications per statistical note (a), excluding lightweight low-density or heavy coarse variants. Classified under 5516.21.00.90 as other unbleached/bleached woven fabrics in this category.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 14.9% | +35.0% | 49.9% |
| π²π½Mexico | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π©πͺGermany | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
| π―π΅Japan | 14.9% | +10.0% | 24.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers
Purer staple fiber content without filament mix falls under 5513 for dyed/unbleached staple fabrics.
If predominantly man-made filament with minimal staple
Filament-dominant woven fabrics classify in Chapter 54, not Chapter 55 staple fiber blends.
If yarn-dyed instead of unbleached/bleached
Yarn-dyed versions move to 5516.41, changing from plain unbleached/bleached subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments for accurate HTS classification
β’ Provide bleaching certificates and weave specs matching statistical notes to avoid misclassification as sheeting or printcloth
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