Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50, fitting 5210.21.60 criteria for bleached mixed cotton fabrics of numbers 43 to 68. It is commonly used for lightweight dress shirts and blouses. The low cotton content and man-made fiber mix distinguishes it from pure cotton weaves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If yarn number 69 or above
Higher yarn numbers (finer yarns) shift to 5210.11.60 within same bleached plain weave category.
If ≥85% cotton
Pure or high-cotton content fabrics fall under Chapter 52 heading 5208 for unbleached/bleached cottons.
If dyed or printed
Coloration changes classification from bleached (5210.21) to dyed (5210.22) subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; document calculations for CBP review
• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching process is documented as it affects subheading; common pitfall is misdeclaring unbleached fabric
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