Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 60s from Japan
This bleached poplin fabric is made from 100% cotton yarns with an average number of 60, weighing 95 g/m², featuring a plain weave with fine warp ribs characteristic of poplin. It falls under HTS 5208.21.40.20 as a bleached plain weave cotton fabric (85%+ cotton, ≤100 g/m², yarn number 43-68, specified as poplin/broadcloth). Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
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
• Verify average yarn number (43-68) using HTS formula after removing sizing; fractions disregarded
• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤100 g/m² to avoid reclassification