Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed poplin fabric contains over 85% cotton and weighs 120 g/m², with an average yarn number of 40, classifying it under HTS 5208.59.40 as a printed woven cotton fabric of number 42 or lower. The printing features floral patterns suitable for casual shirts.
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 average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm ≤42
• Provide lab test reports for cotton content (>85%) and weight (≤200 g/m²) to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'printed' with dyeing process details; common pitfall is misdeclaring plain-dyed as printed