Dyed Polyester-Viscose Poplin Fabric

This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed and composed of less than 85% viscose staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester filaments, meeting the poplin definition as it is not of square construction and weighs over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. It falls under HTS 5516.22.00.90 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments. Commonly used for blouses and linings.

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.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If containing <85% filaments mixed with staple fibers

Chapter 54 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filaments; if filament content dominates, it shifts from staple fiber heading.

5515.12.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers

Pure or high-staple content woven fabrics fall under 5515, excluding mixed filament blends.

5516.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If unbleached or bleached, not dyed

Undyed versions classify under earlier color subheadings in the same mixed series.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and filament mix, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification

Provide dyeing process documentation and yarn specs to match 'poplin' statistical notes and avoid duty adjustments

Ensure invoice details weight, weave type, and average yarn number to prevent holds at customs