Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Canada
This dyed cotton poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² with 314 threads per square inch, is used for durable work shirts and uniforms. It falls under HTS 5209.31.60.20 as a plain weave fabric containing 85% or more cotton, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth. The high thread count ensures strength for industrial apparel.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and thread count hits 314 via lab testing to match subheading exactly
• Provide dyeing process documentation and fiber content certificate showing ≥85% cotton to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; check origin quotas if from non-WTO countries