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Heavy Bleached Poplin Cotton Fabric

This bleached poplin weave cotton fabric, over 85% cotton and 230 g/m², is used for workwear shirting and tablecloths. It fits HTS 5209.29.00.90 as 'other' bleached fabrics over 200 g/m², not meeting denim or twill specifications per subheading notes. Poplin's fine crosswise ribs distinguish its structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.7%+37.5%45.2%
🇲🇽Mexico7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇨🇦Canada7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.12.00Lower: 44% vs 45.2%

If under 200 g/m²

Lighter bleached cotton fabrics classify under 5209.12 regardless of weave type.

5112.11.60Higher: 62.5% vs 45.2%

If over 85% wool blended

Wool-dominant heavy fabrics shift to Chapter 51 headings.

5209.31Lower: 20.9% vs 45.2%

If dyed plain colors

Dyed (not bleached) versions classify under 5209.31 for colored heavy cottons.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Calculate average yarn number per US Note (a) formulas if queried by CBP for verification

• Include photos or weave samples in documentation for 'other fabrics' confirmation