Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed poplin fabric, weighing 90 g/m², contains 100% cotton with yarn number 50, classified under HTS 5208.51.60.20 as poplin or broadcloth of numbers 43 to 68. Its fine, plain weave and printed pattern make it ideal for dress shirts and blouses.
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 yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 43-68 range
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (>85% cotton) and weight (<100 g/m²) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure printing is post-weaving; pre-printed may shift to unprinted subheadings