White Cotton Dress Shirt Poplin Fabric from China
This dyed poplin fabric, made from 100% cotton, weighs 130 g/m² with an average yarn number between 43 and 68, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5208.32.4020 due to its plain weave structure and tight construction with fine warp yarns. It is commonly used for manufacturing formal dress shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• BT/Z) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range for subheading 5208.32.40
• Obtain lab test reports for fiber content (>85% cotton) and weight per m² to avoid misclassification into lighter fabrics
• Ensure dyeing process documentation as 'dyed plain weave' to distinguish from unbleached (5208.31) or printed (5208.52)