Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric

A lightweight plain weave poplin fabric weighing 150 g/m², dyed, containing 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton. It qualifies under HTS 5513.29.00.90 as a dyed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers (less than 85%) mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not specifically poplin/broadcloth per statistical notes. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.

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.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If containing 85% or more cotton

Higher cotton content shifts to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics, even if mixed with synthetics.

5513.21.00Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If not dyed (plain or raw)

Undyed versions fall under the plain/unbleached subheading of synthetic staple fabrics.

5514.42.00Same rate: 49.9%

If weight exceeds 170 g/m²

Heavier fabrics (>170 g/m²) move to HTS 5514 for synthetic staple woven fabrics mixed with cotton.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

Provide mill certificates and dyeing process documentation to prove weight ≤170 g/m² and dyed status

Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton (Ch.52) – common pitfall causing penalties