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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%+37.5%45.6%
🇲🇽Mexico8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇨🇦Canada8.1%+10.0%18.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.51Lower: 20.9% vs 45.6%

If printed rather than dyed

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

6006.22Lower: 22.5% vs 45.6%

If knitted instead of woven

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

5211.32.00Same rate: 45.6%

If of yarns of different colors (not plain dyed)

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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