Printed Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric

This lightweight printed fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is made from 100% cotton in a 3-thread twill weave with cross twill patterns. It falls under HTS 5208.59.10.00 as a printed woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton, under 200 g/m², specifically 3- or 4-thread twill. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5208.52.30Lower: 41% vs 43.8%

If unbleached or bleached, not printed

Unprinted twill fabrics move to subheading 5208.52 for color/plain states, changing duty structure.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.8%

If containing <85% cotton but with synthetic fibers

Lower cotton content shifts to Chapter 52 heading 5211 for mixed fabrics.

5208.39Lower: 22.5% vs 43.8%

If 8-thread twill or other non-3/4-thread weave

Only 3- or 4-thread twill qualifies; other twills classify under 5208.39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and confirm ≥85% cotton content via lab testing for accurate classification

Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to prove 'printed' status and avoid reclassification to unprinted subheadings