Heavy Bleached Cotton-Spandex Poplin Dress Fabric

Poplin weave fabric blending 75% cotton with 25% spandex man-made fibers, weighing 220 g/m², bleached for formal dress applications under HTS 5211.20.21.20. The plain weave with finer weft yarns defines its broadcloth/poplin character. Ideal for structured apparel needing stretch and opacity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.4%+35.0%43.4%
🇲🇽Mexico8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇨🇦Canada8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇩🇪Germany8.4%+10.0%18.4%
🇯🇵Japan8.4%+10.0%18.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.4%

If dyed or colored instead of bleached

Colored plain weave poplin/broadcloth uses 5211.42 subheadings, separate from bleached provisions.

5208.32Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed per US note qualifies for special 5208 provisions, potentially lower duties.

5515.12.00Higher: 47% vs 43.4%

If predominantly man-made fiber base

If MMF >50%, classifies under polyester/cotton woven in Chapter 55 instead of cotton-mixed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document spandex as 'man-made fibers' explicitly; test elasticity to ensure it qualifies without reclass to elastic fabrics

Use formulas from US note (a) for average yarn number on invoice to match '314' poplin/broadcloth criteria