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Cotton Poplin for Women's Dress Shirts

Bleached poplin fabric No. 71, 88 g/m², 86% cotton, HTS 5208.21.60.20 as high-number broadcloth/poplin plain weave ≤100 g/m². Tailored for professional women's shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.5%+37.5%49%
🇲🇽Mexico11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇨🇦Canada11.5%+10.0%21.5%
🇩🇪Germany11.5%—11.5%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.11.20Lower: 44.5% vs 49%

If lower count unbleached

Unbleached plain weave <69 number uses 5208.11; bleaching changes subhead.

5903.90Lower: 15.2% vs 49%

If coated with plastic

Textile fabrics coated/impregnated shift to heading 5903.

5212.14Lower: 20.3% vs 49%

If blue denim-like but plain weave

Denim definition strictly twill; plain stays 52.08 but blends affect.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ST/10 formula for square meters/kg if easier for yarn number verification

• Label rolls with construction details (e.g

• 71x76 thread count) for inspection

• Check origin-specific quotas in US notes if from India/Pakistan aggregate