Heterochromatic Blend Poplin Alternative from China
Plain weave fabric mimicking poplin but with multi-color filaments mixed 72% artificial staples, for shirting. HTS 5516.23.00.90 as other due to filament mix and color yarns, evading statistical poplin definition. Exceeds poplin weight/yarn specs with filament presence.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Explicitly note deviation from poplin note (b) via yarn number/ends specs
• Shirting common; prep country-of-origin fiber rules docs
• Filament content key differentiator from pure staple poplins