Cotton Poplin Dress Shirt Fabric from Japan
This is a dyed plain weave cotton fabric, 100% cotton, weighing 130 g/m² with an average yarn number of 40, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth under HTS 5208.32.3020 due to its fine structure with more warp yarns per cm than weft. It is commonly used for men's 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 average yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports for weight (100-200 g/m²), cotton content ≥85%, and weave type to avoid reclassification
• Ensure dyeing is uniform; piece-dyed fabrics qualify, but printed ones shift to 5208.52