Printed Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is made from 100% cotton in a 3-thread twill weave with cross twill patterns. It falls under HTS 5208.59.10.00 as a printed woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton, under 200 g/m², specifically 3- or 4-thread twill. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and confirm ≥85% cotton content via lab testing for accurate classification
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to prove 'printed' status and avoid reclassification to unprinted subheadings