Dyed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This dyed woven cotton poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, weighs 180 g/m², and has an average yarn number between 43 and 68, classifying it under HTS 5208.39.60. It's commonly used for dress shirts and blouses due to its smooth finish and durability. The dyeing process colors the entire fabric evenly, distinguishing it from printed or yarn-dyed variants.
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 lab test reports verifying ≥85% cotton content and exact weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and include documentation for CBP review
• Ensure dyeing is piece-dyed, not yarn-dyed, as that shifts to 5208.32; watch for common pitfalls in sizing removal during testing