Unbleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave unbleached cotton fabric weighing 180 g/m², used primarily for manufacturing men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5212.11.60 as an unbleached woven cotton fabric not exceeding 200 g/m² and not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule. The natural off-white color results from minimal processing without bleaching.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² via lab testing; use Z' formula from US notes for accurate measurement
• Provide mill test certificate confirming unbleached status and cotton content ≥85% to avoid reclassification
• Check for quantitative restrictions on raw cotton inputs; ensure origin complies with WTO member quotas