Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight printed poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton and weighs 120 g/m², with an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.59.40 as a printed woven cotton fabric of number 42 or lower. The printing features floral patterns suitable for casual shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42
• Provide lab test reports for cotton content (>85%) and weight (≤200 g/m²) to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'printed' with dyeing process details; common pitfall is misdeclaring plain-dyed as printed