Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric, weighing 200 g/m², is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, using yarns of different colors for a subtle plaid pattern. It falls under HTS 5514.30.31.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², and plain weave. Commonly used for durable work shirts and uniforms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester and mainly cotton mix for accurate classification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification (gsm) in documentation to avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics
• Declare yarn color differences explicitly to qualify under the 'yarns of different colors' subheading