Printed Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric

This lightweight printed woven fabric is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m². It fits HTS 5513.49.90.90 as a printed fabric containing less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m², and not qualifying as poplin or broadcloth due to its construction. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.49.00Lower: 43.1% vs 43.5%

If containing less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with synthetic filaments

Switches to Chapter 52 if cotton is the predominant fiber over synthetic staple.

5514.43.00Lower: 35% vs 43.5%

If weight exceeds 170 g/m²

Heavier fabrics (over 170 g/m²) with same mix fall into 5514 for synthetic staple weaves.

5513.19.00Higher: 49.9% vs 43.5%

If plain dyed instead of printed

Unprinted versions classify under the dyed subheading within the same series.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm less than 85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton

Provide weave analysis and weight certification to avoid misclassification as plain dyed fabrics

Ensure printing is on one side only if applicable, and declare as 'other printed woven fabrics'

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