Black Dyed Cotton-Spandex Blend Poplin for Shirts

280 g/m² plain weave poplin fabric with 75% cotton, 22% polyester, 3% spandex, dyed black for formal shirts. Falls under HTS 5211.31.00 as mixed mainly with man-made fibers (<85% cotton), plain weave, dyed, heavy weight. Stretch adds comfort for professional attire.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.1%+35.0%43.1%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪Germany8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇯🇵Japan8.1%+10.0%18.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.51Lower: 18.4% vs 43.1%

If printed rather than dyed

Printing process shifts from dyed plain weave to printed subheading 5209.51.

6006.22Lower: 20% vs 43.1%

If knitted instead of woven

Knit structure (even dyed heavy) classifies under Chapter 60, not woven Ch.52.

5211.32.00Same rate: 43.1%

If of yarns of different colors (not plain dyed)

Multi-color yarn construction changes from plain dyed to 'of yarns of different colors'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Break down all fibers (incl. spandex) in entry docs; man-made must be 'mainly' mixed

Test for excessive sizing per U.S. yarn number notes before weight measurement

Avoid bulk packaging misclass as sets; retail-ready rolls stay as fabric