Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This woven fabric is dyed poplin or broadcloth containing 65% polyester filament and 35% cotton, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It meets Chapter 54 statistical note (c) for poplin/broadcloth and falls under 5407.82.00.10 due to less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and being dyed. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
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 fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% synthetics; misdeclaration risks reclassification to 5407.61
• Include dye fastness certificates and yarn count details in documentation to match poplin/broadcloth definition
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weave claims—ensure plain weave, not square construction per note (c)