Poly-Cotton Poplin Dress Shirt Fabric from Germany
This woven poplin fabric blends approximately 65% polyester filament yarn with 35% cotton, featuring a fine plain weave not of square construction, ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5407.83.0010 as it contains less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton, of yarns of different colors, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (c). The fabric weighs around 120 gsm with uneven warp and filling densities.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
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
Import Tips
• Verify exact filament content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; declare yarn color differences accurately to avoid reclassification
• Ensure weave meets poplin specs (not square construction, >170gsm or specific density)
• Provide mill certificates for fiber blend