Unbleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric is made from 65% polyester filament yarn and 35% cotton, classified as poplin or broadcloth due to its plain weave, non-square construction, and weight under 170 g/m² with uneven thread counts. It meets HTS 5407.81.0010 specifications for unbleached fabrics containing less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Include mill certificates showing unbleached/bleached status and weave type to avoid audits
• Check yarn twist (<472 turns/m) and construction to match poplin definition; common pitfall is mislabeling as sheeting