Dyed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This is a lightweight dyed woven cotton poplin fabric weighing 180 g/m², used primarily for making shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5212.13.60.90 as a dyed cotton woven fabric not of denim, weighing not more than 200 g/m², and not specifically provided for elsewhere in the heading. The even weave and uniform dyeing distinguish it from plain weave or printed variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42.8%

If meeting denim definition

Denim fabrics of yarns of different colors in 3/4-thread twill with specific warp/weft coloring fall under 5209 per subheading note.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42.8%

If printed instead of piece-dyed

Printed woven cotton fabrics shift to 5211 heading, regardless of weight under 200 g/m².

5210.21.60Higher: 46.4% vs 42.8%

If certified hand-loomed

Hand-loomed fabrics certified by exporting country's government classify under 5210 per US note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² via lab testing to confirm classification; provide mill test certificates

Ensure dyeing process documentation to distinguish from bleached or yarn-dyed fabrics in other subheadings

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as denim, which requires specific 3/4-thread twill per chapter notes