Unbleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This plain weave fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 40, falling under HTS 5210.11.40 due to being unbleached with number 42 or lower. It's commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses in casual apparel. The low yarn number indicates coarser yarns suitable for everyday wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; ensure fiber content lab tests confirm <85% cotton
• Watch for quantitative limits on cotton components from non-WTO countries
• Declare exact weight per m² to avoid reclassification