Bleached 3-Thread Twill Poplin from Japan
A fine bleached cotton poplin with 3-thread twill weave, 92% cotton content, weighing 170 g/m², ideal for blouses. Classified under HTS 5208.23.00.00 for its high cotton purity, low weight, bleached finish, and precise twill structure as defined in chapter notes. Excludes selvage variations per US note (b).
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 using HTS formulas (e.g
• N=BYT/1,000) if questioned; retain production records
• Label as 'bleached' only if process meets US customs standards—avoid mercerized finishes that alter classification