Polyester Printed Poplin Shirt Fabric from Canada
This lightweight printed poplin fabric, weighing under 170 g/m², is woven from 100% non-textured polyester filaments and used for men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99.65 as a flat woven fabric containing 85% or more polyester, printed, and not exceeding 170 g/m². The plain weave construction and lack of twisted yarns classify it as flat per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight ≤170 g/m² and ≥85% non-textured polyester content via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide weave analysis confirming plain weave and flat status (no yarns twisted >472 turns/m) in documentation
• Include mill test certificates for filament type to prevent customs disputes on textured vs non-textured