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No. 68 Fine Poplin Fabric from Japan

Premium unbleached poplin with yarn number 68, ≥85% cotton, ≤100 g/m², classified in HTS 5208.11.40.20 poplin/broadcloth category. High count yields silky hand for blouses and dresses. Upper end of 43-68 yarn number spec.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm no power-loom certification needed; hand-loomed would shift chapters

• Weigh fabric post-boiling for sizing removal per US note (a)

• Segregate from twill weaves to prevent 5208.4x misrouting