Wool-Blended Acrylic Unbleached Poplin Fabric from China
This unbleached plain weave poplin fabric is made from 40% wool and 60% acrylic staple fibers, weighing 150 gsm with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.31.05.10 as it contains 36% or more wool, is unbleached, and uses uncombed artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool. Commonly used for lightweight suiting or linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.3%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool for this heading; misdeclaration risks reclassification
• Include mill test certificates showing unbleached state and uncombed fibers to avoid bleaching disputes
• Watch for square weave construction, which may shift to sheeting subheading if specs match statistical notes