Bleached Number 40 Cotton Poplin from Japan
A medium-weight bleached poplin fabric of 85%+ cotton, plain weave, 130 g/m², with average yarn number 40 per tariff calculation methods. Classified under 5208.22.40 for its bleached state, weight >100 g/m², and coarse yarn count (42 or lower). Ideal for shirt collars and structured apparel.
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
• Calculate average yarn number accurately post-sizing removal as per US Note (a); fractions disregarded
• Ensure no selvage affects weave determination—must be wholly plain weave excluding selvage
• Declare exact weight per m²; exceeding 200 g/m² moves to higher weight subheadings