High-Count Unbleached Cotton Poplin Fabric

This unbleached woven cotton poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, weighs under 200 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 80, classifying it under HTS 5208.19.80 for fine, high-count unbleached fabrics other than plain weave. It is commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and breathability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+35.0%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.11.20Lower: 42% vs 45.5%

If certified hand-loomed by government authority

Certified hand-loomed fabrics on nonpower-driven looms shift to 5208.11, regardless of yarn number, per US note.

5209.19.00Lower: 41.5% vs 45.5%

If bleached instead of unbleached

Bleaching moves the fabric to heading 5209 for bleached high-count cotton fabrics over 85% cotton.

5211.19.00Lower: 42.7% vs 45.5%

If weighing over 200 g/m²

Heavier weight fabrics, even unbleached and high-count, fall under 5211 for printed or dyed cotton fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain lab testing to verify cotton content exceeds 85% and average yarn number is 69 or higher using HTS formulas like N = BYT/1,000

Provide documentation certifying it is unbleached and not 'certified hand-loomed' to avoid reclassification under 5208.11

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration; measure post-sizing removal as per Chapter 52 notes

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Unbleached High-Number Cotton Batiste Cloth

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Unbleached Fine Cotton Cheesecloth #60

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Premium Unbleached Cotton Muslin High-Count

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