Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

25.5%

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

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