Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number of 80. It falls under HTS 5210.51.80 as a plain weave fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, printed, and of number 69 or higher. The fine yarn count makes it ideal for dress shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per Chapter 52 US notes for CBP review
• Ensure printing is considered a finishing process, not changing the base weave classification