Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from China
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 — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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