Printed Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric

This printed cotton poplin fabric, weighing 130 g/m² with an average yarn number of 40, is used for making dresses and blouses. It contains 88% cotton and features a plain weave structure with a fine, crosswise rib characteristic of poplin. Classified under HTS 5208.52.30.20 due to its printed finish, weight over 100 g/m², and poplin weave with yarn number 42 or lower.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42.30.00Higher: 43.1% vs 41%

If not printed (dyed, bleached, or unbleached)

Printed fabrics are specifically directed to 5208.5x subheadings, while unprinted plain weave poplin/broadcloth over 100 g/m² goes to 5208.42.30.20.

5208.51Lower: 22.5% vs 41%

If plain weave but not poplin/broadcloth (e.g., standard plain weave)

Poplin/broadcloth is distinguished by its ribbed structure; other plain weaves use 5208.51.30.20.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 41%

If containing <85% cotton (e.g., 70% cotton blend)

Chapter 52 headings 5208 require ≥85% cotton; blends fall under 5211.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Calculate average yarn number using official formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42 for this subheading

Provide lab test reports verifying ≥85% cotton content and weight >100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

Ensure printing is considered a 'printed' fabric per Chapter 52 notes; unprinted versions fall under 5208.42