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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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