Unbleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Material from Germany
Unbleached poplin fabric of 60% polyester filament and 40% cotton, plain weave under 170 g/m² with average yarn number excluding square construction per note (c). Fits HTS 5407.81.0010 as other woven synthetic filament fabrics mixed mainly with cotton, unbleached. Used for durable work shirts and uniforms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct square construction test (warp/fill yarn equality); misidentification as sheeting causes duty hikes
• Retain supplier affidavits on filament vs. staple yarn to prevent shift to Chapter 52