Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Fabric from Germany
This woven poplin fabric contains 65% polyester filament yarn and 35% cotton, fully dyed in solid colors. It falls under HTS 5407.82.00 as a dyed woven fabric with less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and durability.
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 tests to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Include dyeing process certification and yarn composition invoices for smooth CBP clearance
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton (5208) by providing detailed blend documentation