Dyed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
Medium-weight dyed poplin woven from 100% cotton yarns averaging number 50, weighing 180 g/m², ideal for men's dress shirts. Falls under HTS 5208.39.60.90 as 'other dyed fabrics' of 85%+ cotton, <200 g/m², yarn 43-68 per US notes on yarn measurement. The plain weave and uniform dyeing distinguish it from twills or prints.
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
• Calculate yarn number post-sizing removal via boiling; document with supplier specs to confirm 43-68 range
• Ensure dyeing is uniform and even; uneven dye may trigger quality disputes or reclassification as unbleached
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50m rolls without invoices specifying g/m² to prevent overweight claims