Dyed Poplin Shirt Fabric
This lightweight poplin fabric, made from 100% cotton yarns with an average yarn number of 40, is dyed uniformly and weighs 180 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.39.40.90 as a woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton, dyed, of number 42 or lower, not specifically provided for elsewhere. Commonly used for men's dress shirts due to its smooth texture and durability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn number above 42
Higher yarn numbers (finer yarns) shift to subheading 5208.32 for fabrics of number above 42.
If printed rather than dyed
Printed fabrics, even of same specs, classify under 5208.49 instead of dyed 5208.39.
If contains synthetic fibers making cotton less than 85%
Blends with <85% cotton move to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate average yarn number using official formulas from Chapter 52 notes to confirm classification under 42 or lower
• Provide lab test reports verifying cotton content exceeds 85% and weight under 200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing process documentation to distinguish from printed fabrics under 5208.52
Related Products under HTS 5208.39.40.90
Dyed Cotton Chintz Dress Fabric
A fine-woven chintz fabric of 100% cotton, average yarn number 36, dyed in solid colors, weighing 170 g/m². Classified in HTS 5208.39.40.90 for its high cotton content, dyeing, and coarse yarn count. Ideal for summer dresses and blouses with its crisp finish.
Dyed Broadcloth Work Shirt Fabric
Broadcloth woven from 100% cotton yarns (number 38), piece-dyed blue, at 190 g/m². Fits HTS 5208.39.40.90 as dyed woven cotton fabric >85% cotton, ≤200 g/m², number ≤42, other than special types. Used for casual work shirts and uniforms.
Dyed Cotton Lawn Voile Fabric
Sheer lawn voile fabric of 100% cotton, yarn number 40, solid dyed, 150 g/m². HTS 5208.39.40.90 applies to this lightweight, high-cotton content dyed plain weave not elsewhere specified. Popular for blouses, curtains, and linings.
Dyed Cotton Drill Cloth
Durable drill weave cotton fabric, 100% cotton, yarn #39, dyed khaki, 185 g/m². HTS 5208.39.40.90 covers this non-twill, non-denim dyed cotton textile of number 42 or lower. Suited for workwear and upholstery.
Dyed Batiste Fabric
Fine batiste woven cotton, 100% fibers, yarn number 41, softly dyed, 140 g/m². Falls in HTS 5208.39.40.90 as dyed, high-cotton plain weave of coarse number, other. For lingerie and infant wear.
Dyed Nainsook Cotton Fabric
Nainsook cotton sheeting fabric, 100% cotton yarn #37, dyed white-on-tone, 175 g/m². HTS 5208.39.40.90 for other dyed cottons ≤200 g/m², number ≤42. Used in undergarments and medical textiles.