Unbleached Poplin Fabric for Casual Button-Down Shirts from China
Unbleached poplin of 75% polyester filaments mixed solely with cotton (<85% total synthetics), plain weave not square per note (c)(i). HTS 5407.81.0010 applies to such other woven fabrics. Standard for casual button-down shirt production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number (not 26 or lower for heavy fabrics) to uphold poplin status
• Separate filament tow (Chapter 55) from fabrics; pure tow excluded per chapter note
• Watch for multiple/cabled yarns—excludes from sheeting but verify for poplin