Unbleached Cotton Twill Poplin Blend from China
This 92% cotton twill weave fabric, unbleached and 150 g/m², resembles poplin but uses twill construction for apparel shirting. HTS 5208.19.20 applies for its unbleached satin/twill weave, cotton dominance, and light weight. Excludes plain weave per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of twill weave ribs to confirm vs. plain weave misclassification
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies industrial use; retail-ready aids compliance
• Check origin against cotton quota US notes to prevent entry denial