Bleached Poplin Fabric for Chef Uniforms 220 g/m² from Japan
Bleached poplin cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m² with 314 average yarn number, used for chef jackets and pants. HTS 5209.21.00.20 applies due to >85% cotton, plain weave poplin structure, and bleached state. Its density suits high-wear hospitality uniforms.
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
• Calculate yarn number precisely using total single yarns per cm² and fabric metrics as per US note (b)
• Label bolts with exact width, weight, and yarn details for CBP verification during entry
• Beware quotas on raw cotton; ensure fabric processing doesn't trigger upstream limits