Alumo Poplin Shirting Material from China

Unbleached Alumo poplin, 96 g/m², number 75 cotton yarns, 88% cotton content. Designed for high-end shirting with characteristic poplin sheen from fine warp. HTS 5208.11.80.20 for its poplin weave, unbleached state, weight ≤100 g/m², yarn number 69+.

Duty Rate — China → United States

45.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Use approved yarn number formula (ST/10) on imported width; fractions disregarded per US note (a)

Prevent audits by including photos/micrographs proving poplin rib vs. standard broadcloth

Check for hand-loomed certification; if present, may qualify for 5208 certified provisions