Dyed Cotton-Polyester Twill Poplin Fabric

This is a lightweight satin weave fabric weighing 150 g/m², containing 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, dyed in solid colors. It falls under HTS 5513.29.0050 due to its twill weave structure, synthetic staple fiber content below 85% mixed mainly with cotton, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽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.

5514.21.00Same rate: 49.9%

If containing 85% or more synthetic staple fibers

Exceeds the <85% threshold, moving to plain weave fabrics of 85%+ synthetics in Chapter 55.

5209.42.00Lower: 43.4% vs 49.9%

If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight

Primarily cotton fabrics fall under Chapter 52 for woven cotton fabrics, not synthetic mixed.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If plain weave instead of satin or twill

Statistical note excludes plain weaves like poplin/broadcloth from this subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetic staple mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies lead to reclassification

Provide weave structure certification (satin/twill) and weight documentation (≤170 g/m²) for customs clearance

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as plain weave, which shifts to other subheadings