Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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