Striped Poly-Cotton Poplin Alternative 180 g/m² from China
Not qualifying as true poplin per notes, this plain weave fabric is 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, 180 g/m², with colored stripes from different yarn colors. HTS 5514.30.39 applies as other woven fabric, synthetic staple <85% with cotton, >170 g/m², multi-color. For shirting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Reference statistical notes to justify 'other' classification vs poplin
• Provide yarn count and construction data per cm to CBP
• Ensure no napping that might qualify as broadcloth exclusion