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Number 50 Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This unbleached plain weave cotton fabric contains 85% or more cotton by weight and weighs 150 g/m², with an average yarn number of 50 decitex (43-68 range). It is designed for men's dress shirts, meeting HTS 5208.12.60 criteria for unbleached cotton fabrics over 100 g/m² in this yarn count range. The fabric's structure ensures durability and crispness for formal apparel.

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

• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded

• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification