Printed Polyester-Viscose Blend Poplin Fabric from Germany
This plain weave poplin fabric is printed with floral patterns and contains 70% viscose staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filaments, weighing 150 gsm with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.24.00.95 as a printed woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, classified as 'other' printed fabric. The printing and filament mix distinguish it from unprinted or solid color variants.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure printing is permanent and not just surface dye
• Provide weave analysis to distinguish from poplin exclusions in statistical notes
• Declare exact gsm and yarn counts to avoid reclassification