Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

A plain weave dyed cotton poplin fabric with an average yarn number of 36, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 110 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.39.40 due to its dyed plain weave construction, yarn coarseness (number 42 or lower), and lightweight specification for apparel uses like shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 42%

If of 3- or 4-thread twill weave meeting denim definition

Denim-specific twill with colored warp and lighter weft yarns shifts to 5208.32.40 per subheading note.

5208.49.40Higher: 43.1% vs 42%

If yarn number above 42 (finer yarns)

Finer yarn count (higher number) moves to 5208.49.40 within same dyed cotton fabric heading.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42%

If yarns of different colors in denim twill configuration

Denim fabrics with specific yarn color contrast classify under 5209 per chapter subheading note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must be 42 or coarser

Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification