42s Bleached Cotton Poplin for Shirt Collars from Germany
Fine bleached plain weave poplin cotton fabric with yarn number 42, ≥85% cotton, weight ≤100 g/m², classified under HTS 5208.21.20. Used specifically for crisp shirt collars and cuffs. Its tight weave provides durability and a smooth press.
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
• Measure fabric breadth in cm and use formula BT/Z for accurate yarn number verification
• Label with exact yarn number and cotton percentage; mismatches trigger audits
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as apparel parts (Ch 62) when imported as bulk fabric