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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.2%+35.0%45.2%
🇲🇽Mexico10.2%+10.0%20.2%
🇨🇦Canada10.2%+10.0%20.2%
🇩🇪Germany10.2%+10.0%20.2%
🇯🇵Japan10.2%+10.0%20.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.19.60.90Lower: 44% vs 45.2%

If unbleached or optically brightened without chemical bleaching

Unbleached fabrics in same specs shift to 5208.19; bleaching changes chemical treatment classification.

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 45.2%

If dyed instead of bleached

Dyeing process moves fabric to colored category 5208.32, even with identical weight and yarn number.

5210.21.60.90Higher: 46.4% vs 45.2%

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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