Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight bleached woven fabric contains 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69, ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5210.29.80.90 as a bleached cotton fabric mixed mainly with man-made fibers, not exceeding 200 g/m², and of higher yarn number. The fine weave and high thread count make it suitable for apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per US notes using formulas like N = BYT/1,000
• Include bleaching certification to avoid disputes over 'bleached' status