Number 70 Cotton Poplin Fabric from China
Fine poplin fabric with crosswise ribs from high-count yarns (number 70+), plain weave base, dyed, 85%+ cotton, under 100 g/m². HTS 5208.31.80 covers it as the ribbing doesn't alter plain weave classification, meeting yarn fineness and weight criteria. Used for shirts and dresses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Calculate total single yarns T per cm² including folded yarns for accurate average number N
• Distinguish from satin; poplin remains plain weave even with rib effect
• Batch test dyeing fastness; unstable dyes may require special declarations