Unbleached Poplin Fabric for Casual Button-Down Shirts from Germany
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 — 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
• 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