Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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