Polyester Filament and Viscose Staple Dyed Poplin from China
This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed and contains less than 85% viscose staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester filaments. It meets the poplin definition as a non-square construction fabric not exceeding the specified weight and yarn number limits. Classified under 5516.22.00 due to its mixed artificial staple fiber and man-made filament composition with dyeing.
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 exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% staple fibers; declare mixed composition accurately on entry documents
• Ensure dyeing process documentation to avoid misclassification as unbleached
• Watch for square construction which could shift to sheeting categories