Bleached Cotton-Spandex Poplin Blouse Material from Germany
This poplin fabric blends 75% cotton with 22% polyester and 3% spandex, plain weave with number 42 or lower, bleached, under 200 g/m², meeting HTS 5210.21.40.20 criteria for mixed cotton-man-made fiber poplin or broadcloth. The spandex adds slight stretch for women's blouses.
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
• Document man-made fiber dominance in mix (polyester/spandex main) with test reports for <85% cotton compliance
• Include certification that fabric excludes selvage in weave determination per US note (b)
• Check for quantitative restrictions if any cotton component originates from quota-limited countries