Bleached Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight bleached cotton fabric features a twill weave with 88% cotton content, weighing 180 g/m², ideal for dress shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5208.29.20 as a bleached woven cotton fabric exceeding 85% cotton by weight, not over 200 g/m², specifically in satin or twill weave. The bleaching process evens out the color for a clean, uniform appearance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing to confirm under 200 g/m² and provide weave certification
• Include bleaching process documentation and fiber content lab reports for CBP compliance
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no dyeing; bleached fabrics must appear uniformly lightened