Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
A plain weave fabric made from unbleached polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, weighing 150 g/m². Certified as poplin due to its uneven construction with finer warp yarns, it falls under tariff item 5513.11.00 for lightweight unbleached woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres.
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
Dyed poplin fabrics of this composition are classified under this item.
If the poplin is printed
Printed poplin fabrics are classified under this item.
If the fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m²
Heavier poplin fabrics are covered under heading 55.14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the poplin construction with finer warp yarns and confirm the fabric is unbleached
• The weight must be 170 g/m² or less, and polyester staple fibres must be the predominant fibre
• Provide a fabric specification sheet to CBSA to support the classification
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.