Unbleached Sateen Cotton Poplin for Shirts from China
A lightweight unbleached cotton poplin with sateen weave (326 density), under 200 g/m², used for dress shirts and blouses. Classified in HTS 5212.11.60.60 due to its unbleached state and precise sateen weave structure as defined in chapter notes. Offers a subtle sheen for apparel applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.3%
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
• Measure fabric breadth and linear density to compute average yarn number 'N' using formulas in US Note (a) for tariff compliance
• Obtain certificate confirming no chemical bleaching; common pitfall is misdeclaring partially scoured fabrics as unbleached
• Check for selvage exclusions in weave verification—only the body must be wholly sateen per US Note (b)