Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight printed poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton and weighs 180 g/m², with an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.59.40.90 as a printed woven cotton fabric of number 42 or lower. The colorful floral print is applied post-weaving, suitable for custom shirtmaking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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 yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; provide lab test for fiber content >85% cotton
• Ensure print is not jacquard woven to avoid 5208.52 classification
• Declare weight per m² accurately to confirm ≤200 g/m²