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Printed 100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This printed poplin fabric is made of 100% cotton, weighs 130 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.52.30 as a plain weave printed cotton fabric over 100 g/m² with number 42 or lower. The printing features floral patterns suitable for women's blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+37.5%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.52.40Higher: 48.9% vs 43.5%

If yarn number above 42

Higher yarn numbers (finer yarns) shift to 5208.52.40 within the same plain weave printed category.

5208.42.30Higher: 45.6% vs 43.5%

If unbleached or bleached, not printed

Lack of printing moves it to unprinted subheadings like 5208.42 for plain weave over 100 g/m².

5211.42.00Higher: 45.6% vs 43.5%

If less than 85% cotton

Blended fabrics under 85% cotton fall under Chapter 52 heading 5211 for printed plain weave.

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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

• Verify fabric weight exceeds 100 g/m² and yarn number is 42 or below using the official formula after removing sizing

• Provide lab test reports confirming 85%+ cotton content and printing process to avoid reclassification

• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries

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