Unbleached Polyester-Viscose Poplin Fabric from Germany
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.
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
• Test for artificial staple fiber predominance; blends must not trigger cotton or filament headings
• Use statistical note compliant specs in packaging to streamline CBP review
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, potentially shifting to parts classifications