Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 120 g/m² #40 from Japan
This bleached cotton poplin fabric, weighing 120 g/m² with yarn number 40, is a plain weave textile containing over 85% cotton, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5208.22.4020 due to its weight over 100 g/m² and yarn count of 42 or lower. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports certifying >85% cotton content and weight >100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching process documentation as 'bleached' per Chapter 52 notes to prevent shifts to unbleached categories