White Poplin Dress Shirt Fabric from Japan
This is a finely woven poplin fabric made from 100% cotton yarns with an average number of 80, dyed plain white, weighing 95 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.31.80.20 as it meets the criteria for poplin or broadcloth of number 69 or higher in plain weave, dyed, under 100 g/m² and 85%+ cotton. The tight weave and smooth finish make it ideal for formal shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater 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) post-sizing removal to confirm 69+ classification
• Obtain lab test for weight per m² and cotton content >85% to avoid reclassification to lower headings
• Ensure dyeing process documentation as 'dyed' plain weave, avoiding prints that shift to 5208.32