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Coarse Unbleached Cotton Poplin Fabric

This is an unbleached plain weave cotton poplin fabric with a yarn number of 42, 94% cotton content, and a weight of 110 g/m². It falls under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric weighing more than 100 g/m², containing 85% or more cotton by weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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

5208.11.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric weighs 100 g/m² or less

Plain weave cotton fabrics weighing not more than 100 g/m² are classified under a different tariff item.

5208.19.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is not plain weave

Other woven cotton fabrics of similar weight and cotton content fall under this alternative.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric is unbleached and confirm the cotton content is at least 85% by weight

• Declare the weight per square meter accurately, as it determines the tariff classification

• Keep supplier documentation showing the yarn count and weave structure for CBSA verification

Related Products under Tariff item 5208.12.00

100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric (314 Thread Count)

This is an unbleached woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton by weight, weighing between 100-200 g/m², and featuring a plain weave with an average yarn number of 42 or lower. It falls under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric over 100 g/m².

Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Poplin 314

This is a hand-loomed unbleached poplin fabric with 314 thread count, 90% cotton, plain weave, weighing 120 g/m², with a yarn number of 40. It qualifies under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric over 100 g/m² with high cotton content.

Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Material 314 TC

This is a heavy unbleached poplin fabric with 314 thread count, 88% cotton, plain weave exceeding 100 g/m², and a yarn number of 42. It falls under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric over 100 g/m².

Fine Weave Poplin for Dress Linings 314

This is an unbleached fine poplin with 314 thread count, 92% cotton, plain weave, weighing 105 g/m², with a yarn number of 42. It qualifies under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric over 100 g/m² with high cotton content.

Heavy Cotton Broadcloth Lining Fabric 314

This is an unbleached broadcloth with 314 threads per inch, 85% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², plain weave with a coarse yarn number of 42. It falls under tariff item 5208.12.00 as a plain weave fabric over 100 g/m².

Heavy Unbleached Cotton Canvas Fabric

This is an unbleached woven cotton fabric with over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 150 g/m², and having an average yarn number of 36. It qualifies as a plain weave fabric over 100 g/m², meeting the criteria for tariff item 5208.12.00.