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Stripe Printed Cotton Poplin

Fine stripe-printed poplin fabric, 96% cotton, yarn 78, 92 g/m² plain weave with silk-like finish. Classified HTS 5208.51.80.20 for printed, high-number poplin ≤100 g/m². Used in tailoring shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+37.5%50%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%—12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.12Lower: 23% vs 50%

If unbleached

Bleaching/printing stage determines subheading within plain weave.

5212.14.10Higher: 54% vs 50%

If <85% cotton

Predominant cotton threshold shifts to 52.11/52.12.

6302Lower: 20.9% vs 50%

If toilet/clinical articles

End-use for medical linens moves to Ch63.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Calculate average yarn number per US note (a) formulas for precision

• Include selvage exclusion in weave verification

• Watch for re-export documentation if transshipped

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