White Poplin Dress Shirt Fabric from Canada
This is a finely woven poplin fabric made from 100% cotton, dyed white, with an average yarn number between 43 and 68, weighing under 100 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.31.60.20 as a plain weave poplin or broadcloth containing 85% or more cotton, specifically the '314' category for such lightweight dyed fabrics used in formal shirts.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range for subheading compliance
• Provide lab test reports certifying >=85% cotton content and weight <=100 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing process documentation; common pitfall is mislabeling yarn count leading to higher duties