Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric
This is a heavy-weight poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², containing 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester man-made fibres, and featuring a plain weave with a distinct crosswise rib characteristic of poplin. It is intended for use in work shirts. The fabric falls under tariff item 5211.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5211110000; Equal To 5211110000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is bleached
Bleached fabrics of the same composition and weight are classified under a different subheading.
If the weave is not plain
Other weaves are classified under the residual subheading for unbleached fabrics.
If the goods are imported as finished shirts
Finished shirts of man-made fibres are classified in Chapter 62.
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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
• Ensure the fabric's weight exceeds 200 g/m² and that the cotton content is below 85% by weight
• Have documentation ready to show the plain weave structure and fibre blend
• If the shirts are imported as finished garments, they are classified under Chapter 62
Related Products under Tariff item 5211.11.00
Bag-Maker Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Blend Canvas
> An unbleached plain weave canvas fabric composed of 70% cotton and 30% spandex, weighing 210 g/m². It is intended for use in manufacturing bags. This fabric falls under tariff item 5211.11.00 because it contains less than 85% cotton, is mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighs more than 200 g/m², and is unbleached with a plain weave.
Broadcloth Fabric for Work Pants
This is an unbleached cotton broadcloth fabric, woven in a plain weave and weighing more than 200 g/m². It contains less than 85% cotton by weight, with the remainder being man-made fibres, and is intended for use in making work pants. It is classified under tariff item 5211.11.00 as a plain weave fabric of this type.
Broadcloth Poly-Cotton for Bags
This is an unbleached broadcloth fabric with a plain weave, weighing over 200 g/m² and composed of 75% cotton and 25% acrylic man-made fibres. It is designed for use as a heavy bag lining. The fibre blend and weight place it under tariff item 5211.11.00 for plain weave cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibres.
Cargo Cover Unbleached Cotton-Poly Fabric
> An unbleached plain weave fabric made of 68% cotton and 32% polyester, weighing 220 g/m². It is designed for use as cargo covers. This product is classified under 5211.11.00 as it is a woven cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibres, weighing over 200 g/m², and is unbleached with a plain weave.
Coarse Osnaburg Cover Cloth
This is a plain weave unbleached osnaburg sheeting fabric, composed of 78% cotton and 22% nylon, weighing more than 200 g/m². It is intended for use as a cover cloth for machinery. The fabric falls under tariff item 5211.11.00 as a plain weave cotton fabric mixed with man-made fibres.
Commercial Grade Unbleached Sheeting Poly-Cotton Blend 313
Commercial grade unbleached sheeting poly-cotton blend 313 is a plain weave fabric of 68% cotton and 32% man-made fibres, weighing 225 g/m² with a 313 thread count. It is used for institutional curtains and falls under tariff item 5211.11.00 as an unbleached plain weave cotton fabric mixed mainly with man-made fibres.