Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Broadcloth from China
This plain weave fabric is dyed and contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments like polyester, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It qualifies as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5516.22.0010 due to its non-square construction and specific weave density not excluded by statistical notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure dyeing process documentation for color fastness claims
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as sheeting if square construction