Bleached Poplin Plain Weave Cotton Fabric from Japan
Heavy bleached poplin is a plain weave cotton fabric exceeding 85% cotton and 200 g/m², with a fine crosswise rib for semi-durable uses like workwear linings. Bleaching provides a crisp white base. HTS 5209.21.00 applies for its specified material specs and plain weave.
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
• Provide weave structure analysis (plain only, per US note) to prevent reclassification to twill
• Check for quantitative restrictions if from non-WTO countries per Chapter 52 notes
• Document supply chain to prove cotton staple length compliance if applicable upstream