Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight woven poplin fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with yarn number averaging 55. It falls under HTS 5210.19.60.90 as an unbleached mixed cotton fabric with man-made fibers, yarn numbers 43-68, not exceeding 200 g/m². Primarily used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton mixed mainly with MMF; declare exact percentages on entry
• Provide mill test certificate for yarn number (43-68) and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no bleaching or finishing; unbleached state required—common pitfall is misdeclaring processed fabrics