Bleached Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This bleached woven cotton fabric is classified under HTS 5208.22.60.20 as poplin or broadcloth with yarn numbers 43 to 68, containing 85% or more cotton, weighing over 100 g/m² but not more than 200 g/m², and plain weave. It features a fine crosswise rib typical of poplin, ideal for dress shirts. The bleaching process lightens the fabric without dyeing.
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 yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range
• Provide lab test reports for cotton content ≥85% and weight to avoid reclassification
• Note quantitative restrictions on raw cotton; ensure fabric meets bleached plain weave criteria