Printed Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from China
This printed cotton poplin fabric, weighing 130 g/m², contains 100% cotton and features a plain weave with fine warp yarns creating its characteristic ribbed texture. It is classified under HTS 5208.52.40.20 due to its poplin structure, weight over 100 g/m², printed finish, and average yarn number between 43 and 68. Commonly used for lightweight dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.4%
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 43-68 range
• Provide lab test reports verifying 85%+ cotton content and weight under 200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Declare printed patterns accurately; common pitfall is misstating weave as other than plain, leading to audits