Viscose-Rayon Broadcloth Poplin from China

A colorful poplin broadcloth made from viscose staple fibers (<85%) mixed with polyester filaments, plain weave not square, over 170 g/m². Fits HTS 5516.23.00.10 as it meets poplin definitions excluding low-density or coarse yarn types.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.5%

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

Label yarn colors explicitly in invoices to justify 'yarns of different colors' subheading

Include grammage certificates to prove >170 g/m² and compliance with poplin exclusions

Watch for napping that might confuse with sheeting; document plain weave structure