Printed Cotton Poplin Shirting Fabric

This lightweight printed poplin fabric, weighing under 200 g/m² with an average yarn number of 314, is designed for men's and women's shirting. It falls under HTS 5212.15.60.20 as other printed woven cotton poplin or broadcloth. The fine weave and print make it ideal for formal apparel.

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.

5211Lower: 18.1% vs 42.8%

If not printed (plain dyed or bleached)

Unprinted poplin or broadcloth shifts to heading 5211 for other woven cotton fabrics not printed.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42.8%

If denim weave with specific color yarn pattern

Denim defined as 3/4-thread twill with colored warp and lighter weft falls under 5209 per subheading note.

5212Same rate: 42.8%

If other weave like plain or twill, not poplin/broadcloth

Poplin/broadcloth specificity excludes other weaves under 5212.19 for different cotton fabric types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 314 classification

Provide mill test certificate for weight (<200 g/m²) and print process to avoid reclassification as unprinted

Ensure country of origin documentation complies with cotton import quotas if applicable