Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric, weighing 150 g/m², contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, meeting poplin specifications as it is not of square construction. It is bleached for a clean white base, ideal for shirts and blouses. Classified under 5513.19.00.90 as an unbleached or bleached mixed synthetic-cotton fabric under 170 g/m², other than specified types.
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 and mainly cotton mix for Chapter 55 classification
• Provide mill certificates showing weight under 170 g/m² and weave details to avoid misclassification as 5512 (85%+ synthetic)
• Label as 'bleached' accurately; dyeing shifts to 5513.21+ subheadings