Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 120 g/m² #40 from Germany
This bleached cotton poplin fabric, weighing 120 g/m² with yarn number 40, is a plain weave textile containing over 85% cotton, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5208.22.4020 due to its weight over 100 g/m² and yarn count of 42 or lower. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports certifying >85% cotton content and weight >100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching process documentation as 'bleached' per Chapter 52 notes to prevent shifts to unbleached categories