Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This lightweight printed woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50. It falls under HTS 5210.59.60 due to its cotton content below 85%, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, printed finish, and yarn number between 43 and 68. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.4%
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
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 testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact yarn number using HTS formula for average yarn number
• Include commercial invoice detailing weight per m², weave type, and printing process to avoid misclassification
• Check for quota restrictions on cotton blends; ensure origin documentation complies with U.S. notes on yarn metrics