Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Material from China
Durable poplin fabric combining 60% polyester filament yarn with 40% cotton, featuring colored yarns for subtle plaid effect, suited for uniform shirts. HTS 5407.83.0010 applies due to <85% synthetics mixed with cotton, different color yarns, and poplin characteristics (plain weave, not square, specific weight/density per note (c)). Often weighs 150-200 gsm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for customs verification; declare as 'mixed mainly with cotton' accurately
• Avoid selling as pure cotton to prevent penalties
• Check for origin rules if from China due to potential safeguards