Wool-Blended Acrylic Unbleached Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from 70% acrylic staple fibers mixed with 30% wool, weighing 150 gsm, unbleached for a natural off-white appearance. It fits HTS 5516.31.10.00 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool and is unbleached. Commonly used for lightweight suiting or linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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 testing to confirm under 85% artificial staple; ensure unbleached status with no chemical processing certificates
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% artificial under 5515 if wool content is overstated