Bleached Poplin Shirt Fabric
This is a plain weave cotton poplin fabric, bleached, containing 100% cotton, weighing 120 g/m² with yarn number averaging 50. It falls under HTS 5208.29.60.90 as a bleached woven cotton fabric over 85% cotton, under 200 g/m², with yarn numbers 43-68, not classified as satin, twill, or other special weaves. Primarily used for men's dress shirts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached or optically brightened without chemical bleaching
Unbleached fabrics in same specs shift to 5208.19; bleaching changes chemical treatment classification.
If dyed instead of bleached
Dyeing process moves fabric to colored category 5208.32, even with identical weight and yarn number.
If cotton content drops below 85% due to blends
Fabrics with <85% cotton fall under Chapter 52 heading 5210 for mixed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• BT/Z) after removing sizing; provide lab test reports to confirm 43-68 range
• Include bleaching process certification; ensure fabric weight is documented as imported (under 200 g/m²)
• Avoid misclassification as unbleached (5208.19) by providing colorfastness tests proving bleach treatment
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