White Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 60s from Japan
This plain weave cotton poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton, weighs 95 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 60 (lower than 42 in fineness terms per HTS definition). It is dyed plain white and used primarily for men's dress shirts. Classified under 5208.31.40 due to its low weight, high cotton content, plain weave, and coarse yarn count.
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 average yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded
• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤100 g/m² to avoid reclassification