Cotton Poplin Shirting Fabric 50s from China
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.
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 (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