Fine Cotton Poplin for Tailored Shirts
Premium bleached poplin, yarn No. 75, 92 g/m², 87% cotton, HTS 5208.21.60.20 for poplin/broadcloth of high number. Preferred for high-end tailored men's shirts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as yarn, not fabric
Unwoven cotton yarns (Nm 69+) classify in heading 5205 before weaving.
If unbleached and <85% cotton
Lower cotton content unbleached plain weave uses 5210 series.
If 3-thread twill weave
Twill weaves (not plain) for bleached cotton fall under 5208.42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Retain mill test certificates for fiber content and construction specs
• Calculate fabric 'number' using total single yarns per cm² if folded yarns present
• Ensure no quantitative restrictions apply if from quota countries per US notes
Related Products under HTS 5208.21.60.20
Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric
This high-count bleached cotton poplin fabric, with yarn number 69 or higher, weighs under 100 g/m² and contains over 85% cotton, classified under HTS 5208.21.60.20 for plain weave poplin or broadcloth. It is ideal for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and crisp texture.
No. 80 Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses
Fine bleached broadcloth of No. 80 cotton yarn, 90 g/m², over 85% cotton, fits HTS 5208.21.60.20 as poplin/broadcloth with high yarn number. Commonly used for women's blouses and lightweight linings.
High-Count Poplin Dress Lining Fabric
Bleached poplin fabric with yarn number 72, 85 g/m², 88% cotton, classified in HTS 5208.21.60.20 for fine plain weave poplin/broadcloth ≤100 g/m². Used as lining in formal dresses and suits.
Bleached No. 90 Broadcloth Voile
Ultra-fine bleached broadcloth voile, No. 90 count, 75 g/m², >85% cotton, precisely HTS 5208.21.60.20 poplin/broadcloth. Used for sheer blouses and overlays.
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.
Premium Broadcloth Poplin Lining
High-quality bleached broadcloth poplin, yarn 74, 82 g/m², 89% cotton, classified HTS 5208.21.60.20 for fine poplin/broadcloth. Excellent for jacket and coat linings.