Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
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 — 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
• 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