Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Fabric from Germany
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 — 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 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