Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric

This lightweight poplin fabric is woven from yarns with less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester, weighing under 200 g/m² and classified with an average yarn number of 69 or higher. It is bleached for a clean white finish, suitable for dress shirts and blouses. Falls under HTS 5210.29.80 due to its fine yarn count, material composition, and bleaching process as per Chapter 52 notes on yarn number calculation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.7%+35.0%49.7%
🇲🇽Mexico14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇨🇦Canada14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇩🇪Germany14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇯🇵Japan14.7%+10.0%24.7%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5210.21.80Lower: 47.5% vs 49.7%

If yarn number below 69

Lower yarn numbers shift to 5210.21.80; finer yarns (69+) stay in 5210.29.80 per subheading structure.

5208.29.80Lower: 48.5% vs 49.7%

If cotton content 85% or more

Pure or high-cotton bleached fabrics classify under 5208; MMF mix drops to Chapter 52 mixed fabrics.

5210.19.80Lower: 45.2% vs 49.7%

If unbleached

Bleaching determines subheading; unbleached versions go to 5210.19.80.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; document calculations for CBP review

Provide lab tests confirming <85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lower-number subheadings

Ensure bleaching process documentation; common pitfall is mislabeling unbleached goods as bleached