Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This unbleached poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50. It falls under HTS 5210.11.60.20 as a plain weave poplin or broadcloth containing less than 85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, unbleached, in the specified yarn number range of 43 to 68. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; ensure fiber content lab test shows <85% cotton
• Obtain certificate if claiming preferential duties; watch for bleaching misclassification