Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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