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Raw Cotton Poplin Sheeting Fabric from Japan

This raw, unbleached poplin cotton fabric exceeds 85% cotton content, weighs 180 g/m², with average yarn number 40, placing it in HTS 5208.19.40. Ideal for budget workwear linings and upholstery.

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

• Use authorized formulas to calculate 'number' ignoring fractions, counting all single yarns

• Label as 'unbleached' with fiber content; mislabeling risks seizure under cotton import rules

• Check for selvage exclusion in weave determination per US note (b)