Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven poplin fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and has been bleached for a clean white finish. It is classified under HTS 5210.29.40.90 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber blend, low weight, bleached processing, and average yarn number 42 or lower. Commonly used for dress shirts and 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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton and provide detailed composition certificates
• Measure average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and include calculations in documentation
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring weight is documented post-sizing removal; common pitfall is exceeding 200 g/m²