Printed Wool-Blended Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This printed poplin fabric is woven from combed artificial staple fibers mixed with over 36% wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with a plain weave not of square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.34.0520 due to its high wool content, printed finish, and combed yarns meeting chapter 55 specifications for poplin. Primarily used for high-end suiting and shirting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.2%
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 and combed artificial staple fibers for accurate HTS classification
• Provide weave analysis documentation proving poplin structure (plain weave, not square) to customs for smooth clearance