Bleached Number 40 Cotton Poplin from Germany
A medium-weight bleached poplin fabric of 85%+ cotton, plain weave, 130 g/m², with average yarn number 40 per tariff calculation methods. Classified under 5208.22.40 for its bleached state, weight >100 g/m², and coarse yarn count (42 or lower). Ideal for shirt collars and structured apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Calculate average yarn number accurately post-sizing removal as per US Note (a); fractions disregarded
• Ensure no selvage affects weave determination—must be wholly plain weave excluding selvage
• Declare exact weight per m²; exceeding 200 g/m² moves to higher weight subheadings