Poly-Cotton Dyed Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is dyed, weighs 170 g/m², and contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.31.40 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight under 200 g/m², dyed plain weave, and yarn number 42 or lower. Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded
• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton content and exact weight per m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing is uniform and documented; common pitfall is misstating yarn count leading to audits