Fine Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This lightweight bleached woven cotton poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton and weighs under 200 g/m², with an average yarn number above 69 for a fine, smooth texture ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5208.29.80.90 as a bleached fabric of number 69 or higher, other than specific weaves like plain or 3-thread twill. The high yarn count ensures crispness and durability for apparel use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.5%+35.0%48.5%
🇲🇽Mexico13.5%+10.0%23.5%
🇨🇦Canada13.5%+10.0%23.5%
🇩🇪Germany13.5%+10.0%23.5%
🇯🇵Japan13.5%+10.0%23.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.22.80.90Lower: 46.5% vs 48.5%

If plain weave

Plain weave fabrics of number 69 or higher fall under 5208.22, while other weaves like poplin are in 5208.29.

5209.42.00.60Lower: 43.4% vs 48.5%

If denim weave with colored yarns

Denim (3/4-thread twill, warp-faced with specific yarn colors) shifts to heading 5209 for colored woven fabrics.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 48.5%

If yarn-dyed and over 200 g/m²

Yarn-dyed fabrics weighing more than 200 g/m² move to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for heavier printed or dyed variants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm classification over 69

Provide lab test reports for fiber content (>85% cotton) and weight per m² to avoid reclassification to lower headings

Check quantitative restrictions on raw cotton inputs; ensure bleaching certification for Chapter 52 compliance

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