Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric
An unbleached plain weave poplin fabric blending 60% cotton with 40% polyester staple fibres, weighing 150 g/m². It is intended for shirt manufacturing. It falls under this tariff item as an unbleached woven fabric of synthetic staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m².
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 a plain weave of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, not otherwise specified.
Unbleached plain weave polyester-cotton fabrics under 170 g/m² are classified under 5513.11.00.
If the poplin is dyed a single uniform colour.
Dyed woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed with cotton are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the poplin weave construction (plain weave with a ribbed effect) to support classification
• If the fabric is dyed or printed, it would not fall under this unbleached item
• Keep detailed fabric specifications for customs declarations
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