Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Canvas

This heavy bleached plain weave fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², suitable for durable workwear and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5211.20.21 due to its plain weave structure, bleached finish, cotton content under 85%, and weight exceeding 200 g/m². The man-made fiber blend enhances durability while maintaining breathability.

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.

5209.42.00Same rate: 43.4%

If yarns form denim twill weave per subheading note

Denim-specific twill with defined color yarn pattern shifts to 5209, even with MMF if qualifying.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 43.4%

If unbleached instead of bleached

Bleaching process determines subheading; unbleached falls under 5210 plain weave.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 43.4%

If man-made fibers exceed cotton, making MMF principal

Classification by predominant fiber; >50% MMF moves to Chapter 54 woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton; misdeclaration risks penalties

Provide bleaching certification and weight documentation (g/m²) in commercial invoice

Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 100% cotton (5208); MMF changes chapter