Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave cotton fabric contains 88% cotton by weight, weighs 130 g/m², and is dyed in solid colors for shirt manufacturing. It falls under HTS 5208.32.30 because it is dyed plain weave cotton over 85% cotton, over 100 g/m², with average yarn number 42 or lower. The coarser yarn count suits durable apparel like work shirts.
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; must be 42 or lower for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports confirming >=85% cotton content and weight 100-200 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics
• Ensure dyeing is uniform and even; uneven dyeing may trigger inspection for heading 5208.31 (lighter weights)