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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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