Bleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight bleached cotton poplin fabric, weighing 110 g/m², contains 100% cotton with an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.29.40.90 as a plain weave fabric of number 42 or lower. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and breathability.
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
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing for accurate classification
• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching process documentation to distinguish from unbleached (5208.21) or yarn-dyed (5208.42) fabrics