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Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 60s from Germany

This bleached poplin fabric is made from 100% cotton yarns with an average number of 60, weighing 95 g/m², featuring a plain weave with fine warp ribs characteristic of poplin. It falls under HTS 5208.21.40.20 as a bleached plain weave cotton fabric (85%+ cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn number 43-68, specified as poplin/broadcloth). Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify average yarn number (43-68) using HTS formula after removing sizing; fractions disregarded

• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤100 g/m² to avoid reclassification