Poly-Cotton Dyed Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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