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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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