Number 52 Cotton Poplin Sheeting Fabric from Germany
This unbleached plain weave cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight and weighs 95 g/m², with an average yarn number of 52 decitex single yarns. It falls under HTS 5208.11.40 due to its unbleached state, plain weave construction, weight under 100 g/m², and yarn number between 43 and 68 as calculated per Chapter 52 U.S. notes. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and shirting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain lab testing to confirm average yarn number using Chapter 52 formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing
• Provide certificate of origin to verify compliance with cotton quota restrictions if applicable from source country
• Ensure accurate weight declaration post-scouring; common pitfall is misclassifying due to excessive sizing