Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Japan
This dyed cotton poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² with 314 threads per square inch, is used for durable work shirts and uniforms. It falls under HTS 5209.31.60.20 as a plain weave fabric containing 85% or more cotton, specifically classified as poplin or broadcloth. The high thread count ensures strength for industrial apparel.
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and thread count hits 314 via lab testing to match subheading exactly
• Provide dyeing process documentation and fiber content certificate showing ≥85% cotton to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; check origin quotas if from non-WTO countries