Poly-Cotton Dyed Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is dyed, weighs 170 g/m², and contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, with an average yarn number of 50. It falls under HTS 5210.31.60 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight under 200 g/m², dyed plain weave, and yarn number between 43 and 68. Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content to prove <85% cotton and man-made mix; avoid misclassification as 100% cotton
• Ensure dyeing is uniform and documented, as color fastness tests may be required for apparel end-use