Bleached Poplin Blend Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments for accurate HTS classification
• Provide bleaching certificates and weave specs matching statistical notes to avoid misclassification as sheeting or printcloth