Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric

This is a plain weave dyed fabric made from artificial staple fibers like polyester, classified as poplin under statistical note (a) due to its non-square construction and weight over 170 g/m² with appropriate yarn numbers. It is used for shirts and blouses. Falls under 5516.92.00 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers, other than specific types.

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.

5515Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If undyed or unbleached

If not dyed, it shifts to printed, dyed or finished category but specifically unbleached state in heading 5515.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from continuous filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Artificial filament yarn fabrics (Chapter 54) take precedence over staple fiber versions in Chapter 55.

5516.91.00Same rate: 47%

If unbleached or bleached, not dyed

Color treatment determines subheading; undyed staple fiber woven fabrics go to 5516.91.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric meets poplin definition per statistical note (a) with lab tests for weave and weight; ensure dyeing process documentation for colorfastness claims

Common pitfall: misclassifying as broadcloth if napped—check construction precisely

Related Products under HTS 5516.92.00

Dyed Acrylic Sheeting Fabric

A square construction plain weave fabric dyed and made from acrylic staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower, per statistical note (b)(i). Ideal for bed linens and curtains. Classified in 5516.92.00 for dyed woven artificial staple fiber fabrics.

Dyed Polyester Printcloth

Plain weave dyed polyester staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per cm², square construction, not combed, per statistical note (c)(i). Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings. Fits 5516.92.00 as other dyed woven artificial staple fiber fabric.

Dyed Viscose Cheesecloth Fabric

Lightweight plain weave dyed viscose staple fiber fabric under 170 g/m² with not more than 33 ends/picks per cm², per statistical note (d). Used for filtration, crafts, and medical wraps. Classified under 5516.92.00 as dyed other woven artificial staple fiber fabric.

Dyed Polyester Broadcloth

Dyed plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric, not square construction, potentially napped, excluded from poplin per statistical note (a) due to specific weight/yarn limits. Suitable for upholstery and dresses. Under 5516.92.00 for other dyed woven artificial staple fibers.

Dyed Acrylic Satin Weave Fabric

Satin weave dyed fabric from acrylic staple fibers, not plain weave thus outside statistical notes (a)-(d), used for evening wear and linings. As other dyed woven artificial staple fiber, it is 5516.92.00.

Dyed Polyester Twill Fabric

Twill weave dyed polyester staple fiber fabric for workwear and bags, not plain thus 'other' in 5516.92.00. Exceeds poplin/broadcloth definitions in statistical notes.