Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from China

This poplin fabric is woven from yarns containing 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50 (in the 43-68 range). It features a plain weave with a fine, crosswise rib characteristic of poplin, ideal for dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5210.21.60.20 due to its bleached finish, cotton content under 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, and poplin structure.

Duty Rate — China → United States

46.4%

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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Verify yarn number using HTS formula (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must fall between 43-68 for this subheading

Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton and man-made fiber mix to avoid reclassification to Chapter 52 pure cotton headings

Ensure 'poplin' structure with distinct warp/weft rib is documented, as plain weave broadcloth without rib may shift to adjacent codes