Unbleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This unbleached woven poplin fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.19.40.90 as an unbleached fabric mixed mainly with man-made fibers, number 42 or lower, not exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5210.29.40.90Lower: 43.1% vs 43.4%

If bleached or lightly scoured

Bleached or colored versions move to 5210.29, as unbleached specifically covers raw, untreated states.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43.4%

If man-made fibers exceed 50% dominance

If synthetic content makes it 'of man-made fibers with cotton,' classification shifts to Chapter 54 woven fabrics.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.4%

If denim weave structure

Denim (3/4-thread twill, warp-faced with specific color yarn rules per subheading note) falls under 5211.42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact man-made mix for subheading 5210 compliance

Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per US Note (a) using formulas like N = BYT/1,000 to avoid misclassification

Ensure no bleaching or finishing; unbleached state must be documented to prevent shift to 5210.29

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