Bleached Rayon Broadcloth Poplin

Rayon (viscose) staple fiber broadcloth in plain weave, bleached finish, weighs more than 170 g/m² with yarn number 27+, not napped or square per definitions. Fits HTS 5516.91.0010 for unbleached/bleached poplin/broadcloth.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.91.00Same rate: 47%

If yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed versions classify separately within the colored poplin subheadings.

5902.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 47%

If impregnated with rubber for tire reinforcement

Rubber impregnation for technical use shifts to Chapter 59 tire cord fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain supplier affidavits confirming no multiple/cabled yarns if over 170 g/m² to distinguish from sheeting

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Bleached Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric

This is a plain weave polyester fabric classified as poplin or broadcloth, weighing over 170 g/m² with uneven yarn counts, not meeting square construction criteria. It is unbleached or bleached, made from artificial staple fibers, falling under HTS 5516.91.0010 due to its specific weave and weight characteristics defined in chapter notes.

Unbleached Polyester-Viscose Poplin Fabric

Blended polyester and viscose staple fiber poplin fabric, unbleached, plain weave not square, over 170 g/m² excluding low yarn numbers or light weights per note (a). Artificial staple fibers dictate HTS 5516.91.0010 classification.

Bleached Acetate Staple Poplin Fabric

Acetate artificial staple fiber poplin, bleached, plain non-square weave, gsm >170 with suitable yarn count per note (a). HTS 5516.91.0010 for such unbleached/bleached broadcloths.

Unbleached Lyocell Staple Broadcloth

Lyocell (artificial staple) broadcloth in plain weave, unbleached, heavy gsm non-square excluding note (a)(ii) limits. Classifies under HTS 5516.91.0010.

Bleached Tri-Blend Poplin Fabric

Tri-blend (polyester/viscose/acetate) staple poplin, bleached, plain weave >170 g/m² non-square. HTS 5516.91.0010 applies.

Unbleached Acrylic Poplin Fabric

A plain weave fabric from acrylic staple fibers, not napped, weighing more than 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a)(ii). Unbleached state and artificial staple fiber composition place it in HTS 5516.91.0010.