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%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
• 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