Raw Cotton Poplin for Blouse Making 42x42 from Germany
Raw, unbleached poplin fabric with 42x42 cotton yarns, 92 g/m², plain weave with pronounced cross rib for blouses. Classified in 5208.11.20.20 as unbleached, >85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², poplin/broadcloth of number 42 or lower per HTS hierarchy and weave notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct desizing and weight tests upon import to validate g/m² and yarn count compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'grey fabric' without specifying poplin structure
• Retain records of weave analysis confirming plain weave (no twill combinations per US note b)