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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%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; fractions disregarded

• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤100 g/m² to avoid reclassification