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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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