Unbleached Acetate Poplin Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave unbleached fabric made from acetate staple fibers, classified as poplin due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with finer yarns. It falls under HTS 5516.91.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, not specifically sheeting or printcloth. Commonly used for linings and lightweight apparel.
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 fabric weight, weave type, and yarn count match statistical note definitions for poplin to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming acetate staple fiber content over 85% for Chapter 55 eligibility