Unbleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This unbleached poplin fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with a plain weave and yarn number 42, classifying it under HTS 5210.11.40.20 as a poplin or broadcloth of number 42 or lower. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation proving plain weave poplin with yarn number 42 or lower to avoid reclassification
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton content and ensure weight does not exceed 200 g/m² post-sizing removal