Printed 100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 50s from China
This printed poplin fabric is made from 100% cotton yarns averaging number 50 (metric count 43-68 range), weighs 130 g/m², and features a plain weave structure with vibrant floral prints. It falls under HTS 5208.52.40 as a printed plain weave cotton fabric over 100 g/m² with yarn numbers 43 to 68. Commonly used for men's dress shirts 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
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must fall between 43-68 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports confirming >=85% cotton content and weight >100 g/m² but <=200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure printing is considered 'printed' per HTS notes; avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weave as satin