Ivory Poplin Tailored Shirt Cloth

Dyed ivory poplin cotton fabric with average yarn number 42 or lower, plain weave, 88% cotton, ≤100 g/m². HTS 5208.31.40.20 classifies it as poplin/broadcloth for tailored shirts, offering a luxurious hand-feel. Yarn count measured per Chapter 52 US note (a) formulas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.31.20.00Lower: 38% vs 43.1%

If number higher than 42 (e.g., 50-80)

Finer yarn numbers have separate subheadings within 5208.31 for statistical precision.

6117.80.95Lower: 32.1% vs 43.1%

If knitted, not woven

Knitted cotton fabrics classify in Chapter 61, not woven in Chapter 52.

5209.31Lower: 18.4% vs 43.1%

If of certified hand-loomed plain weave

US note specifies certified hand-loomed in 5209, distinct from power-loomed 5208.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain mill test certificates for yarn number, breadth (B), and total yarns (T) per official formulas

Ensure no excessive sizing affects weight measurement; boil if needed before testing

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