High-Count Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This printed poplin fabric is made from fine cotton yarns with an average number of 80, containing over 85% cotton by weight, and weighs 130 g/m². It features a plain weave structure and is printed with colorful patterns suitable for dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5208.52.50 due to its high yarn number (69 or higher), plain weave, weight over 100 g/m², and printed finish.
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
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded
• Provide lab test reports confirming >85% cotton content and exact weight per m² to avoid reclassification