High-Count Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This bleached plain weave cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, weighs 130 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 80, classifying it under HTS 5208.22.80. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its crisp texture and smooth finish after bleaching.
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
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded
• Provide lab test reports confirming >85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification