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Heavyweight Unbleached Poplin Cotton Fabric from Japan

Plain weave poplin-style cotton fabric with >85% cotton content and weight over 200 g/m², unbleached. Fits HTS 5209.11.00 precisely for unbleached plain weave heavy cottons. Suitable for work aprons and protective coverings.

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

• Conduct desizing and weight tests post-import simulation to match US note requirements for accurate grammage

• Declare exact construction (threads per cm) to affirm plain weave per subheading notes

• Watch for misdeclaration as lighter poplin under 5208 if weight is borderline