Discharge Printed Cotton Poplin Bed Sheet Fabric from Japan
This heavy-weight cotton poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² and containing 85% or more cotton, features discharge printing where color is removed from dyed fabric to create intricate patterns. It is classified under HTS 5209.51.60.15 due to its plain weave structure, poplin/broadcloth type, and specific discharge printing technique (314). Commonly used for premium bed sheets and linens.
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 with lab testing to confirm classification in this heavy-weight subheading
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation, specifying discharge method to avoid reclassification as standard printed
• Ensure fiber content labels show ≥85% cotton; blends may shift to 5210 or 5208