Printed Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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