Printed Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric from China
This is a printed plain weave fabric made from polyester staple fibers, classified as poplin or broadcloth due to its non-square construction and weight exceeding statistical note criteria for exclusion. It meets HTS 5516.94.0010 as a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers. Used commonly for lightweight apparel and linings.
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
• ,Provide lab test reports confirming artificial staple fiber content >85% and printed finish for smooth customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as sheeting by ensuring non-square weave; common pitfall leads to audits