Navy Blue Dyed Poplin Cotton Fabric from Japan
Heavy poplin weave cotton fabric, over 85% cotton, vat-dyed navy blue, at 220 g/m², suited for workwear and uniforms. HTS 5209.31.60 applies to this 'other' dyed plain weave cotton fabric over 200 g/m². Plain weave confirmed excluding selvage per US notes.
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
• Document dyeing method (piece-dyed vs. yarn-dyed) to prevent misclassification as 5209.42 denim-like
• Ensure compliance with cotton staple quotas indirectly via supplier affidavits if raw material sourced from limited countries
• Use boil-off weight method for accurate g/m² measurement post-sizing removal