Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This is a plain weave poplin fabric weighing 150 g/m², made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, unbleached for versatile dyeing. It qualifies under HTS 5513.19.00.10 as a poplin or broadcloth mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², and not of square construction. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
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% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as required for heading 5513
• Provide mill certificates showing weight ≤170 g/m² and plain weave not of square construction to avoid reclassification as sheeting
• Ensure documentation distinguishes from printcloth by confirming no multiple/cabled yarns and proper poplin specs per statistical notes