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%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
• 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