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Poplin 50s Thread Count White Fabric from Japan

Bleached white poplin fabric with 50s yarn number, 88 g/m² weight, and 90% cotton, precisely under HTS 5208.21.20.20 for low-number poplin/broadcloth. Used in uniform shirts and summer dresses for its breathability. Conforms to plain weave and bleaching specifications.

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

• Certify plain weave exclusivity (no twill mixes) per US note (b); mixed weaves reclassify

• Quantify average yarn number across full width using HTS formulas—fractions disregarded

• Package for retail? Bulk rolls avoid Chapter 63 packaging duties