Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton mixed with 40% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50. It falls under HTS 5210.51.60 as a plain weave printed fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, and yarn number between 43 and 68. Commonly used for casual 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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton as per Chapter 52 notes
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and document for CBP review
• Ensure weight is measured post-sizing removal to avoid misclassification over 200 g/m²