High-Count Poplin Dress Lining Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.5%
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
• Certify hand-loomed status if applicable under 5208 note for potential duty relief
• Document breadth, meters/kg, and yarn density for accurate 'number' calculation per US note (a)
• Watch for over-declaration of cotton content; third-party testing prevents penalties