Bleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave cotton poplin fabric, bleached, containing 100% cotton, weighing 120 g/m² with yarn number averaging 50. It falls under HTS 5208.29.60.90 as a bleached woven cotton fabric over 85% cotton, under 200 g/m², with yarn numbers 43-68, not classified as satin, twill, or other special weaves. Primarily used for men's dress shirts.
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
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• BT/Z) after removing sizing; provide lab test reports to confirm 43-68 range
• Include bleaching process certification; ensure fabric weight is documented as imported (under 200 g/m²)
• Avoid misclassification as unbleached (5208.19) by providing colorfastness tests proving bleach treatment