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Poly-Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric

A lightweight woven fabric of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m², featuring a fine twill weave other than 3- or 4-thread twill. It is unbleached and imported in bolts for apparel manufacturing. It qualifies for this tariff item as a cotton blend under 85% cotton, unbleached and lightweight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.42.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric meets the definition of denim

Denim fabrics are classified under a specific subheading.

5210.21.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is bleached

Bleached fabrics are classified under a different subheading.

6205.30.00Higher: 18% vs Free

If the fabric is made up into finished shirts

Finished shirts are classified in Chapter 62.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the twill weave construction to distinguish it from denim

• If the fabric is cut into shirt panels, it may be considered 'made up' and reclassified

Related Products under Tariff item 5210.19.00

Cotton-Nylon Cross Twill Upholstery

> An unbleached cross twill upholstery fabric composed of 72% cotton and 28% nylon, weighing 195 g/m². It is a woven fabric of cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibres, containing less than 85% cotton, and falls under this tariff item as an "other" unbleached fabric not elsewhere specified.

Cotton-Polyester Sateen Dress Lining

This is an unbleached sateen fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, weighing 170 g/m², featuring a satin-like sheen ideal for garment linings. It falls under this tariff item because it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed with man-made fibres, and weighs not more than 200 g/m².

Cotton-Poly Twill Curtain Voile Sheer

A fine unbleached twill voile fabric of 72% cotton and 28% polyester, weighing 160 g/m², used for sheer curtains. The twill weave adds texture while remaining lightweight. It qualifies for this tariff item as a woven cotton blend under 85% cotton, unbleached and not exceeding 200 g/m².

Cotton-Poly Twill Dress Lining

> A fine twill weave fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, unbleached and weighing 170 g/m², used primarily for dress linings. It is a woven cotton fabric mixed with man-made fibres, containing less than 85% cotton, and is classified under this "other" unbleached item.

Cotton-Poly Twill Work Apron Fabric

> An unbleached 3-thread twill fabric made of 75% cotton and 25% polyester, weighing 170 g/m², intended for durable work aprons. It is a woven cotton fabric mixed with man-made fibres, below 85% cotton content, and is classified here as an "other" unbleached fabric.

Cotton-Poly Twill Work Apron Material

An unbleached broken twill fabric of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, weighing 190 g/m², designed for durable work aprons and shop cloths. The broken twill weave provides strength without meeting denim specifications. It falls under this tariff item as a lightweight unbleached cotton blend with man-made fibres.