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Solid Color Poplin Cotton Blouse Fabric from Japan

This uniform navy dyed poplin fabric is 85%+ cotton, 120 g/m², yarn number 41, plain weave with poplin characteristics (314). It fits HTS 5208.32.3020 precisely as a heavier dyed plain weave cotton broadcloth/poplin. Used for women's blouses and linings.

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

• Obtain certification for cotton percentage via AATCC testing to meet ≥85% requirement

• Document weave as plain (no twill/combinations unless exclusive per US note) for CBP review

• Watch for quota applicability if raw cotton content triggers upline restrictions, though processed fabrics usually exempt