Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

This plain weave fabric blends polyester staple fibers with cotton, under 85% polyester, weighing 150 g/m², and dyed evenly throughout. It qualifies for HTS 5513.21.00 as a dyed, plain weave fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5513.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 24.9%

If unbleached or bleached, not dyed

Undyed versions of the same polyester-cotton plain weave fall under the unbleached/bleached subheading.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 24.9%

If ≥85% cotton by weight

Higher cotton content shifts classification to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics, plain weave, dyed.

5514.21.00Higher: 49.9% vs 24.9%

If weight exceeds 170 g/m²

Heavier polyester-cotton plain weave dyed fabrics move to the >170 g/m² heading in 5514.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester and exact weight under 170 g/m² for accurate classification

Include dyeing certificates and weave structure documentation to avoid misclassification as unbleached or other weaves

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