Cotton-Polyester Poplin Broadcloth Fabric from China
This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from a blend of less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It qualifies as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5516.41.0010 due to its specific weave and yarn characteristics excluding the noted exceptions. Commonly used for shirts and blouses.
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% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton; ensure weave meets poplin/broadcloth statistical note excluding low-density or heavy yarn types
• Provide mill certificates for bleaching status; watch for misclassification as 100% cotton sheeting