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Printed 100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric 50s from Japan

This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 100% cotton yarns averaging number 50 (between 43 and 68), weighing 110 g/m², and featuring a plain weave with vibrant floral prints. It falls under HTS 5208.59.60 as a printed woven cotton fabric containing 85% or more cotton, under 200 g/m², of yarn number 43 to 68. Commonly used for men's dress shirts and blouses.

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; must be 43-68 for this subheading

• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification

• Ensure printing is on one or both sides; incomplete dyeing may shift to 5208.52