Geometric Printed Poplin Dress Fabric from China
High-quality printed poplin with geometric patterns, 100% cotton yarns of number 72, weighing 140 g/m², featuring the warp-faced plain weave of poplin. Classified in HTS 5208.52.50.20 for printed cotton fabrics 85%+, >100 g/m², poplin/broadcloth of number 69+. Used for formal dresses and uniforms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis via AATCC methods to substantiate 85%+ cotton claim during customs review
• Include mill test certificates specifying yarn number calculation method to defend against audits
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; use Z' (grams/m²) formula for precision