Bleached Cotton Oxford Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This is a bleached woven cotton fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing under 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5208.29.60.20 as Oxford cloth with yarn numbers 43 to 68. Its characteristic basketweave structure and fine texture make it ideal for dress shirts and blouses.
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 exact yarn number using the chapter formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range
• Provide lab test reports certifying >85% cotton content and weight <200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bleaching process documentation as 'bleached' per HTS definition to prevent shifting to unbleached subheadings