Cotton-Polyester Dyed Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This woven fabric is a dyed poplin made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, weighing 180 g/m². It meets the Chapter 55 definition of poplin as a plain weave fabric not of square construction and over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26. Classified under HTS 5514.29.0010 due to its mixed composition, dyed finish, and poplin structure.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab test for <85% synthetic staple; declare weight accurately to confirm >170 g/m²
• Ensure plain weave documentation matches poplin definition excluding low yarn count exceptions
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as sheeting if square construction