Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
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 (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