Cotton-Polyester Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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