Dyed Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave dyed fabric made from artificial staple fibers like polyester, classified as poplin or broadcloth due to its non-square construction and weight exceeding typical lightweight specifications per chapter 55 note (a). It meets the criteria for HTS 5516.92.0010 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers. Commonly used in apparel and linings.
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 construction against chapter 55 note (a) for poplin/broadcloth to avoid misclassification; provide lab tests confirming artificial staple fiber content over 85%; ensure dyeing process documentation for 'dyed' subheading