High-Count Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight printed poplin fabric, made from 100% cotton yarns with an average number of 80, weighs 95 g/m² and features a plain weave structure. It falls under HTS 5208.51.80 due to its high yarn count (69 or higher), printed finish, and weight not exceeding 100 g/m² with at least 85% cotton content. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas like N = BYT/1,000 after removing sizing; ensure printing is post-weaving
• Provide lab tests for cotton content ≥85% to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton imports from non-WTO countries