Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Canvas from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.4%
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 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