Cotton Poplin Shirting Fabric 50s
A plain weave cotton fabric with yarn number averaging 50 (between 43 and 68), dyed evenly, weighing 130 g/m², containing over 85% cotton. It falls under HTS 5208.32.40 due to its plain weave structure, weight over 100 g/m², dyed finish, and specified yarn number range. Used primarily for dress shirts and blouses.
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If not dyed or yarn-dyed
Plain weave cotton fabrics of numbers 43-68 weighing >100 g/m² but unbleached or bleached shift to 5208.31.40.
If 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave
Twill weave versions of similar specs (dyed, numbers 43-68, >100 g/m²) classify under 5208.42.40 per chapter weave notes.
If certified hand-loomed denim
Hand-loomed fabrics meeting denim definition (warp-faced twill with specific yarn colors) move to 5209 despite yarn number.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must be 43-68 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton by weight and weight ≤200 g/m² but >100 g/m²
• Avoid misdeclaration as uncolored (5208.31) or finer yarns (5208.32.10); common pitfall leads to penalties
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