Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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