Bleached Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight bleached cotton fabric features a twill weave with a poplin construction, weighing under 200 g/m², ideal for dress shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5212.12.60.70 as other bleached woven cotton fabrics in twill weave, not specifically denim or plain weave. The bleaching process evens out the color for a clean, uniform appearance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² via lab testing to confirm subheading; provide grammage certificates
• Include bleaching process documentation and yarn count details per Chapter 52 notes for Customs review
• Avoid misclassification as unbleached (5211) by ensuring bleaching is fully processed before export