Dyed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany
This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed and contains 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, weighing 150 gsm with uneven thread counts per square cm. It fits HTS 5516.42.00 as a woven fabric with less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton that has been dyed. The poplin construction excludes it from lighter open weaves like cheesecloth.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure dyeing process documentation for colorfastness claims
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under 5208 if poly content understated