Dyed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Germany
This heavy poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², is woven in a plain weave with 70% cotton and 30% polyester, dyed in solid colors. It falls under HTS 5211.31.00.20 as a dyed poplin or broadcloth mixed mainly with man-made fibers, meeting the 314 thread count specification for durability in workwear. Ideal for uniforms and industrial shirts due to its robust structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers; provide certificates for CBP review
• Measure weight precisely post-sizing removal and ensure plain weave poplin structure with ~314 threads per tariff note
• Include dyeing process documentation; watch for quotas on cotton content if from restricted countries