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Bleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany

This lightweight bleached cotton poplin fabric, weighing 110 g/m², contains 100% cotton with an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.29.40.90 as a plain weave fabric of number 42 or lower. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and breathability.

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 average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing for accurate classification

• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

• Ensure bleaching process documentation to distinguish from unbleached (5208.21) or yarn-dyed (5208.42) fabrics