Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirting Fabric #80 from China

This lightweight woven fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester yarns of number 80 (finer than 69), weighing 170 g/m² with a plain weave and yarns of different colors for subtle patterns. It falls under HTS 5210.41.80.00 due to its cotton content under 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, fine yarn count, and low weight. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.

Duty Rate — China → United States

50.5%

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 via lab testing using HTS formulas (e.g

N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm #69 or higher

Provide detailed fiber content breakdown and weight certificates to avoid misclassification as coarser fabrics

Check for 'dyed' vs 'different colors' distinction; mixed color yarns must show clear contrast in warp/weft