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.

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.

5208.31.40Lower: 43.1% vs 44.7%

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.

5208.42.40Higher: 46.4% vs 44.7%

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.

5209.42.00Lower: 43.4% vs 44.7%

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