Beige Poplin for Professional Uniform Shirts

Beige-dyed poplin fabric, 87% cotton, yarn 47-63, 98 g/m², for work uniforms. Falls under HTS 5208.31.60.20 as lightweight dyed plain weave poplin/broadcloth (314) with qualifying yarn numbers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.7%+35.0%44.7%
🇲🇽Mexico9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇨🇦Canada9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇩🇪Germany9.7%+10.0%19.7%
🇯🇵Japan9.7%+10.0%19.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.29Lower: 23.5% vs 44.7%

If bleached, not dyed

Bleached plain weave uses 5208.2x before dyeing stage.

5210.41Lower: 25.5% vs 44.7%

If plain weave but 100-200 g/m²

Weight threshold separates lightweight (5208/9) from medium (5210).

6211.32Lower: 18.1% vs 44.7%

If parts of garments

Garment parts/trim classify as 'other made up' in Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Uniform fabric often bulk; use Z' (g/m²) for weight verification

Certify no flame-retardant treatment affecting textile classification

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