Poly-Cotton Yarn-Dyed Poplin from Germany
Poplin-style plain weave fabric at 145 g/m², 68% polyester staple fibers mixed solely with cotton, yarn-dyed in multiple colors. Falls under HTS 5513.31.00.00 for plain weave poly-cotton blends <85% synthetic, ≤170 g/m², with different color yarns. Suited for men's dress shirts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Reference chapter note (a) for poplin definition in invoices to aid classification
• Use certified weigh scales for GSM verification; exceeding 170 g/m² changes heading
• Prepare for CBP exams on color fastness for yarn-dyed textiles