Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Work Shirt Fabric
This heavy poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester with a plain weave structure featuring uneven yarn counts typical of poplin or broadcloth as defined under HTS 5211.20.21.20. It is bleached for a clean white finish, ideal for durable workwear shirts. The mixed fiber composition and weight place it in this subheading for bleached plain weave fabrics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed instead of bleached
Printed versions of the same poplin/broadcloth fall under colored subheadings like 5211.51, changing duty rates.
If denim twill weave with specific color yarn pattern
Meets Chapter 52 subheading note for denim (3/4-thread twill, warp-faced with defined yarn colors), shifting to heading 5209.
If man-made fibers exceed 50% by weight
Higher man-made content moves classification from cotton-mixed Chapter 52 to man-made filament fabrics in Chapter 54.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and include test reports in documentation to confirm classification
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown (e.g
• 70/30 cotton/man-made) on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
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