Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric from Canada
This plain weave fabric blends less than 85% artificial staple fibers with man-made filaments, weighing around 120 gsm, not of square construction. Classified under HTS 5516.21.00 as unbleached poplin mixed mainly with polyester filaments. It meets the chapter note definition for poplin due to its plain weave and construction.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached state and construction details to avoid reclassification as dyed or printed