Bleached Heavyweight Cotton Poplin from China
Heavy bleached poplin fabric of cotton exceeding 85% by weight and over 200 g/m², suited for tablecloths and institutional linens. HTS 5209.29.00 covers this as other bleached woven cotton fabrics above the weight limit, with plain weave not matching specialized subheadings. Bleaching ensures a clean white base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.7%
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
• Test and certify exact weight post-sizing removal as per U.S. note formulas
• Avoid mixing with synthetic fibers; blends under 85% cotton go to 5210 or 5211
• For certified hand-loomed, provide government certification to claim 5209.29 status