Printed Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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