Raw Polycotton Poplin Fabric for Blouses from Japan
This raw, unbleached poplin is 65% cotton mixed with 35% polyester, 190 g/m², plain weave with yarn count 38, precisely matching HTS 5210.11.40.20 for unbleached poplin/broadcloth of number 42 or lower. Used in lightweight blouse manufacturing.
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
• Obtain government certification if claiming hand-loomed status to potentially access lower duties under US notes
• Avoid common pitfall of mismeasuring yarn number by including all single yarns in folded/cabled counts
• Prepare invoices specifying exact weave (plain only, no combinations) excluding selvage per US note