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

47%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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