Unbleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is unbleached, containing 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with uneven construction fitting the poplin definition under chapter 55 notes. It is used for lightweight apparel like shirts. Classified under 5516.41.00 due to its unbleached state and specific fiber mix below 85% artificial staple.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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 tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached status to avoid bleaching process disputes at customs
• Ensure weave matches poplin specs per statistical notes to prevent misfiling under sheeting categories