Poly-Cotton Poplin Dress Shirt Fabric

This woven poplin fabric, weighing 170 g/m², contains 65% cotton mixed with 35% polyester man-made fibers and is dyed plain weave with yarn number 50. It falls under HTS 5210.31.60.20 as a poplin fabric of numbers 43 to 68, less than 85% cotton, used primarily for dress shirts. The tight weave and smooth finish make it ideal for formal apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.2%+35.0%47.2%
🇲🇽Mexico12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇨🇦Canada12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇩🇪Germany12.2%+10.0%22.2%
🇯🇵Japan12.2%+10.0%22.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.31.60.20Lower: 43.4% vs 47.2%

If cotton content is 85% or more

Fabrics with 85%+ cotton shift to heading 5209, same subheading structure for poplin/broadcloth.

5210.21.60.20Lower: 46.4% vs 47.2%

If yarn number below 43

Lower yarn numbers (coarser) fall under 5210.21, while 43-68 is specifically 5210.31.

5210.41.40.00Lower: 45% vs 47.2%

If printed rather than dyed

Printed plain weave fabrics classify under 5210.41, distinct from uniformly dyed 5210.31.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made fiber mix for proper classification

Provide weave structure documentation proving poplin construction and yarn number between 43-68

Avoid misclassification as 100% cotton by ensuring accurate weight declaration under 200 g/m²

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