5208.52.50.20/Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric/Japan

Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This printed poplin fabric, made from 100% cotton with yarn number 69 or higher, weighs 130 g/m² and features a plain weave structure typical of poplin with fine crosswise ribs. It is classified under HTS 5208.52.50.20 due to its high cotton content, printed finish, weight over 100 g/m², and poplin characteristics meeting the 314 specification. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Verify average yarn number using official formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm 69 or higher for classification

• Provide lab test reports proving 85%+ cotton content and weight between 100-200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

• Ensure printing is permanent and not just surface treatment, as temporary prints may shift to unprinted subheadings