Charcoal Cotton-Lycra Heavy Poplin Blend from China
Woven poplin fabric of 78% cotton and 22% Lycra, 230 g/m², dyed charcoal gray for shirting/upholstery. HTS 5211.39.00 covers this dyed, heavy, mixed cotton 'other fabric' weave.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation shows post-weave dyeing to distinguish from 5212 yarn-dyed
• Test for exact weight >200 g/m² after sizing removal; common pitfall in heavy blends
• Declare commercial vs industrial end-use if questioned, though classification is material-based