Printed 100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 50s from Japan
This printed poplin fabric is made from 100% cotton yarns averaging number 50 (metric count 43-68 range), weighs 130 g/m², and features a plain weave structure with vibrant floral prints. It falls under HTS 5208.52.40 as a printed plain weave cotton fabric over 100 g/m² with yarn numbers 43 to 68. Commonly used for men's dress shirts and blouses.
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
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formula (N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must fall between 43-68 for this subheading
• Provide lab test reports confirming >=85% cotton content and weight >100 g/m² but <=200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure printing is considered 'printed' per HTS notes; avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring weave as satin