Cotton-Polyester Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from 60% polyester filament yarn and 40% cotton, unbleached, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave poplin structure. It falls under HTS 5407.81.00.90 as it contains less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and is unbleached. Commonly used for men's dress shirts due to its crisp finish.
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 exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Include mill test certificates and yarn specs in documentation to prove unbleached status and weave type
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as 100% cotton, which shifts to Chapter 52 and alters duties