Dyed Acrylic-Wool Poplin Blended Fabric from Mexico
A plain weave poplin fabric dyed navy blue, composed of 50% acrylic staple fibers and 50% wool, used for shirts and blouses. Classified under HTS 5516.32.05 for dyed woven fabrics with less than 85% artificial fibers mixed with 36%+ wool. Excludes square construction limits per poplin definition in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure poplin specs (not square weave, >170g/m² if applicable) align with statistical note (a) to avoid misclassification
• Include commercial invoices detailing exact blend ratios and dyeing method for CBP verification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on wool blends from certain origins like China or India