Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This lightweight printed poplin fabric, made from 100% cotton with yarn number 69 or higher, weighs under 100 g/m² and features a fine, plain weave structure typical of poplin. It is classified under HTS 5208.51.80.20 due to its high cotton content, printed finish, and specific poplin characteristics meeting the 314 specification. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.

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.

5208.52.30Lower: 41% vs 47.5%

If yarn number below 69

Lower yarn numbers shift to 5208.52, still printed plain weave poplin/broadcloth but coarser count.

5208.41.80.00Higher: 49.7% vs 47.5%

If unbleached or bleached, not printed

Printed fabrics are specifically in 5208.51; unprinted plain weave poplin goes to 5208.41.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47.5%

If cotton content <85% but ≥36%

Chapter 52 headings differentiate by cotton percentage; lower blends fall under 5211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn number using the chapter formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≥69

Provide lab test reports for weight (<100 g/m²), cotton content (≥85%), and weave type (plain poplin)

Avoid misclassification as unprinted fabric; include dyeing/printing process documentation