Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.7%

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 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