Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
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 — 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% 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