Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This printed poplin fabric is woven from 65% polyester filament and 35% cotton yarns, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It qualifies under HTS 5407.84.00.10 as a printed poplin or broadcloth containing less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave specs and gsm documentation to prove poplin definition compliance (not square construction)
• Ensure printing is post-weave to avoid heading 5407.51 misclassification