Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This unbleached poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50. It falls under HTS 5210.11.60.20 as a plain weave poplin or broadcloth containing less than 85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, unbleached, in the specified yarn number range of 43 to 68. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
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
• Verify yarn number using HTS formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; ensure fiber content lab test shows <85% cotton
• Obtain certificate if claiming preferential duties; watch for bleaching misclassification