Geometric Printed Poplin Dress Fabric

Lightweight geometric-printed poplin fabric from combed cotton yarns number 72, at 85 g/m², with a plain weave and pronounced warp ribs. Classified in HTS 5208.51.80.20 for printed plain weave cotton fabrics ≥85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², poplin/broadcloth of high number. Used for summer dresses and scarves.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.59.80Lower: 46.4% vs 47.5%

If other plain weave, not poplin/broadcloth

Only poplin/broadcloth specified in .80.20; other plain weaves in .80.10.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 47.5%

If weighing >100 g/m²

Weight threshold separates ≤100 g/m² (.51) from >100 g/m² (.32).

5210.21.40Lower: 43.1% vs 47.5%

If yarn-dyed, not piece-printed

Printed means piece-dyed/printed; yarn-dyed patterns go to 5210.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document plain weave exclusivity (no combinations) per US note (b)

Test for cotton purity to avoid reclassification to man-made blends

Include commercial invoice specifying 'poplin or broadcloth (314)' to aid CBP review