Fine Poplin Poly-Cotton Shirt Material
An unbleached fine poplin plain weave fabric made of 68% polyester staple fibres with cotton, weighing 165 g/m². The poplin construction, with finer warp than weft yarns, meets the definition in Chapter 55, and the fabric is classified under 5513.11.00 for lightweight unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabrics.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the poplin is dyed a single colour
Dyed poplin fabrics are classified under this item.
If the poplin is printed
Printed poplin fabrics are classified under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the poplin weave is plain and that the fabric weight is 170 g/m² or less
• The polyester staple fibre content must be less than 85% by weight, with cotton as the main other fibre
• Be prepared to show that the fabric is unbleached, not dyed or printed, for classification under this item
Related Products under Tariff item 5513.11.00
Bleached 60/40 Polyester-Cotton Sheeting
A bleached plain weave fabric made from 60% polyester staple fibres and 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m². It falls under this tariff item as it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and is bleached.
Bleached 70/30 Poly-Cotton Shirting Fabric
A bleached plain weave shirting fabric composed of 70% polyester staple fibres and 30% cotton, weighing 165 g/m². It is classified under this tariff item because it is a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% polyester, mixed mainly with cotton, and is bleached.
Bleached 75/25 Poly-Cotton Poplin
A bleached poplin fabric with a plain weave, made of 75% polyester staple fibres and 25% cotton, weighing 142 g/m². It qualifies for this tariff item as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², and bleached.
Bleached Broadcloth for Tailored Apparel
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made of 78% polyester staple fibres and 22% cotton, weighing 152 g/m². It is classified under this tariff item as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton, bleached, and under 170 g/m².
Bleached Lawn Fabric for Lining
This is a bleached polyester-cotton lawn fabric in a plain weave, weighing not more than 170 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5513.11.00 as a bleached woven fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, with a sheer quality ideal for garment linings and overlays.
Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses
A bleached plain weave broadcloth made of 70% polyester staple fibres and 30% cotton, weighing 140 g/m². Its non-square construction qualifies it as broadcloth under the Chapter 55 notes, and it falls under tariff item 5513.11.00 for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m².