Cotton-Linen Poplin Blend Fabric from China
A plain weave poplin fabric made from a blend of 60% cotton and 40% linen (other vegetable fiber), weighing 180 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², not of square construction. Classified under HTS 5311.00.30.55 as poplin or broadcloth containing cotton and other vegetable fibers like linen, subject to man-made fiber restraints due to processing characteristics. Ideal for lightweight shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact weave and construction meets poplin definition (plain weave, not square, ≤200g/m², ≤33 ends/picks per cm²) with lab tests to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown and yarn specs in entry docs; man-made restraints require quota monitoring