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Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from China

This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with a high yarn number exceeding 69, ideal for dresses and blouses. It falls under HTS 5210.51.80.20 as a plain weave poplin or broadcloth, printed, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, and under 200 g/m². The high thread count ensures a smooth, crisp finish typical of poplin.

Duty Rate — China → United States

53%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; declare accurately to avoid reclassification

Provide weave certification and yarn number calculations per US Note (a) using formulas like N = BYT/1,000 for plain weave poplin

Ensure printing is surface-applied and not dyed-through to stay in printed subheading; watch for weight over 200 g/m² pitfalls