Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric

This heavy-weight poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester man-made fibers and features a plain weave with a distinct crosswise rib characteristic of poplin or broadcloth. It is unbleached, falling under HTS 5211.11.00.20 due to its specific weave, weight, low cotton content, and unbleached state as defined in Chapter 52 notes. Commonly used for durable workwear shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.7%+35.0%42.7%
🇲🇽Mexico7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇨🇦Canada7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇩🇪Germany7.7%+10.0%17.7%
🇯🇵Japan7.7%+10.0%17.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5210.11Lower: 23.5% vs 42.7%

If 85% or more cotton content

Higher cotton percentage shifts to Chapter 52 heading 5210 for pure or high-cotton woven fabrics.

5211Same rate: 42.7%

If bleached instead of unbleached

Bleaching process moves it to the bleached subheading 5211.21 within the same mixed fiber category.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42.7%

If mainly man-made fibers with <85% cotton

Predominantly synthetic composition classifies under woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns in Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton mixed mainly with man-made fibers; discrepancies lead to reclassification

Provide weave structure documentation proving plain weave poplin/broadcloth with average yarn number qualifying for (314) category

Watch quota limits on cotton imports and ensure no sizing exceeds standards per US notes for accurate weight measurement

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