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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%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

• 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