Geometric Printed Poplin Dress Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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