Bleached Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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