Printed High-Count Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed cotton poplin fabric has 85% or more cotton content and weighs under 200 g/m², with an average yarn number of 80 (69 or higher). It falls under HTS 5208.59.80.90 as a printed woven fabric of high yarn count not specifically provided for elsewhere in subheading 5208.59. Ideal for 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 yarn number using official formulas from Chapter 52 US notes (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing for accurate classification
• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight <200 g/m² to avoid reclassification to lower-count subheadings
• Ensure printing is permanent (not washable paint) to qualify as 'printed' under heading 5208; common pitfall is mislabeling dyed fabrics