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Dyed Polyester/Cupro Blend Poplin

Dyed plain weave poplin from polyester and cupro (artificial staple) blend, fitting poplin note (a) specs, classified as other dyed in HTS 5516.92.00.90. Suited for shirting and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+37.5%49.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%—12%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5516.91.00Same rate: 49.5%

If not dyed, just bleached

Bleaching places it in 5516.91 undyed category.

5209.59.00Lower: 45.9% vs 49.5%

If blended with over 85% cotton

Cotton-dominant blends under cotton headings.

6217.10Lower: 27.1% vs 49.5%

If cut into accessory parts like scarves

Made-up accessories from Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Breakdown fiber percentages in lab reports; cupro often mislabeled as silk, triggering audits

• Ensure poplin weave matches note (a); square construction would shift to sheeting

• For blends, avoid cotton-dominant declarations