Floral Printed Broadcloth Shirt Fabric from Japan
A fine, printed broadcloth of 100% cotton weighing 120 g/m², with a tight plain weave and yarn number 54, ideal for men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5208.52.40.20 as poplin/broadcloth, printed, over 100 g/m², and within yarn numbers 43-68 per US notes. The crisp finish suits formal apparel.
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
• Confirm 'broadcloth' via weave analysis; must be wholly plain weave excluding selvage per US note (b)
• Include commercial invoice detailing g/m² weight and printing process to prevent duty disputes
• Watch for over-declaration of weight; exceeding 200 g/m² shifts to higher weight subheadings