Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric

This is a dyed poplin woven cotton fabric weighing over 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5212.23.60.20 due to its fine, tightly woven structure typical of poplin or broadcloth with an average yarn number of 314. It is commonly used for durable work shirts and uniforms in industrial settings.

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.

5212.13.60.20Same rate: 42.8%

If yarn-dyed instead of piece-dyed

Yarn-dyed fabrics shift to 5212.13 as color is in the yarns prior to weaving, not applied post-weaving.

5209.42.00Higher: 43.4% vs 42.8%

If denim weave structure

Meets subheading note for denim (3/4-thread twill, warp-faced with specific color contrast), moving to Chapter 52 heading 5209.

5212Same rate: 42.8%

If plain weave rather than poplin/broadcloth

Poplin/broadcloth specificity excludes plain weave; other 3-thread+ twills or satin fall under 5212.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and ensure average yarn number meets 314 metric for poplin/broadcloth classification

Provide dyeing process documentation and fiber content certificate (100% cotton) to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics