Unbleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric 50/52 from China
This unbleached plain weave fabric contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50 (between 43 and 68). It falls under HTS 5210.11.60 due to its cotton content under 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, unbleached state, and specified yarn number range as per Chapter 52 U.S. notes. Commonly used for shirts and blouses before dyeing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.7%
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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using Chapter 52 formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing, ensuring it falls between 43-68
• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification to 5208
• Declare as unbleached (no bleaching process applied) with mill certificates to prevent duty shifts to 5210.21