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Polyester-Cotton Printed Poplin Fabric

This plain weave poplin fabric is printed with floral patterns and contains 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filaments, weighing under 170 g/mΒ² with uneven construction. It falls under HTS 5516.24.00 as a printed woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments. The printing and specific fiber blend distinguish it from unprinted or differently mixed variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If unprinted or with minimal printing

Unprinted versions of the same fiber mix fall under the plain (unbleached/dyed) subheading.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If 85%+ artificial filaments with minor staple fibers

Higher filament content changes classification to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of filaments.

5211.49.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If cotton staple > artificial staple fibers

Cotton becomes the chief fiber, moving to Chapter 52 mixed cotton fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with filaments, as misdeclaration shifts to 5515 or 5513

β€’ Include detailed weave specs (e.g

β€’ poplin construction) and printing process in invoices to avoid reclassification