Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

A plain weave fabric with 88% polyester staple fibers and 12% cotton, designed as poplin with napped finish for shirting. Meets HTS 5512.99.0015 due to predominant synthetic staple content and poplin characteristics (non-square, >170 g/m²). Ideal for dress shirts and uniforms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12%+35.0%47%
🇲🇽Mexico12%+10.0%22%
🇨🇦Canada12%+10.0%22%
🇩🇪Germany12%+10.0%22%
🇯🇵Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.49.00Lower: 43.1% vs 47%

If cotton content exceeds 15%, making it <85% synthetic

Primarily cotton fabrics with synthetic blends fall under Chapter 52.

5514Lower: 18.5% vs 47%

If for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers mixed with other fibers

Applies when synthetic staple <85%, shifting to mixed textile heading.

5512.91.00Higher: 49.9% vs 47%

If printed or yarn-dyed instead of plain

Printed poplin moves to 5512.91 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed fiber content breakdown; importers often overlook staple vs filament distinction

Ensure documentation shows plain weave and poplin specs to prevent downgrade to 5514 blends