Unbleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven poplin fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.19.40.90 as an unbleached fabric mixed mainly with man-made fibers, number 42 or lower, not exceeding 200 g/m². Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact man-made mix for subheading 5210 compliance
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per US Note (a) using formulas like N = BYT/1,000 to avoid misclassification
• Ensure no bleaching or finishing; unbleached state must be documented to prevent shift to 5210.29