Polyester Filament and Viscose Staple Dyed Poplin from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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