High-Count Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This printed poplin fabric is made from fine cotton yarns with an average number of 80, containing over 85% cotton by weight, and weighs 130 g/m². It features a plain weave structure and is printed with colorful patterns suitable for dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5208.52.50 due to its high yarn number (69 or higher), plain weave, weight over 100 g/m², and printed finish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+35.0%47.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%+10.0%22.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5208.42.50Higher: 49.7% vs 47.5%

If yarn number under 69

Lower yarn counts (68 or below) shift to 5208.42.50 within same printed plain weave category.

5208.51Lower: 22.5% vs 47.5%

If weight 100 g/m² or less

Lighter fabrics ≤100 g/m² classify under 5208.51.50, same high yarn number but different weight subheading.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47.5%

If contains synthetic fibers lowering cotton below 85%

Blends with <85% cotton but ≥36.5% move to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for printed twill/denim-like weaves.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded

Provide lab test reports confirming >85% cotton content and exact weight per m² to avoid reclassification