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
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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