Geometric Printed Poplin Dress Fabric from Japan
High-quality printed poplin with geometric patterns, 100% cotton yarns of number 72, weighing 140 g/m², featuring the warp-faced plain weave of poplin. Classified in HTS 5208.52.50.20 for printed cotton fabrics 85%+, >100 g/m², poplin/broadcloth of number 69+. Used for formal dresses and uniforms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis via AATCC methods to substantiate 85%+ cotton claim during customs review
• Include mill test certificates specifying yarn number calculation method to defend against audits
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; use Z' (grams/m²) formula for precision