Cotton-Polyester Checkered Poplin

A fine poplin weave with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, using different colored yarns for checkered design, at 170 g/m² and yarn number 80. Classified in HTS 5210.49.80.90 for mixed cotton <85%, multi-color yarns, lightweight, high yarn number. Ideal for casual shirts and linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15.5%+35.0%50.5%
🇲🇽Mexico15.5%+10.0%25.5%
🇨🇦Canada15.5%+10.0%25.5%
🇩🇪Germany15.5%+10.0%25.5%
🇯🇵Japan15.5%+10.0%25.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.49.00Lower: 43.4% vs 50.5%

If cotton content is 85% or more

Fabrics with ≥85% cotton move to heading 5209, same weight and yarn specs.

5210Same rate: 50.5%

If yarns are all the same color (not different colors)

Plain colored yarn fabrics use subheading 5210.42 instead of 5210.49.

6006.42.00Lower: 45% vs 50.5%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted or crocheted fabrics shift to Chapter 60.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Remove excessive sizing before weight/yarn number measurement per US note (b) to ensure accurate classification

Include commercial invoices specifying weave (e.g

poplin) and confirming no selvage impacts weave purity

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