Polyester Filament and Viscose Staple Dyed Poplin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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