Fine Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This dyed woven cotton poplin fabric contains 100% cotton, weighs 120 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 80, classifying it under HTS 5208.39.80.90 as a fine-count dyed fabric not specifically woven (e.g., not satin or twill). It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and crisp drape.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≥69 classification
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (≥85% cotton) and weight (≤200 g/m²) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing is plain (not yarn-dyed or printed) to stay in 5208; common pitfall is misdeclaring plain dyed as printed