Dyed Cotton-Poly Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric, weighing 140 g/m², is made from 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, dyed in solid colors. It qualifies as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5513.29.0010 due to its non-square construction, low weight, and specific yarn density excluding the noted exceptions. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple; ensure weight certification ≤170g/m²
• Provide mill test reports for yarn number and construction to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'dyed poplin' matching statistical note (a) criteria