Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — 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 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