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%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 (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)