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Poly-Cotton Unbleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This unbleached woven poplin fabric consists of 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number between 43 and 68. It is designed for manufacturing shirts and blouses, classified under HTS 5210.19.60 due to its cotton content below 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, unbleached state, and specified yarn count. The fabric's light weight and twill-free plain weave meet all criteria for this subheading.

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 average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing, ensuring it falls between 43-68 for accurate classification

• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton content and weight ≤200 g/m² to avoid reclassification to Chapter 52 pure cotton fabrics

• Declare as unbleached only if no bleaching process applied; common pitfall is misdeclaring partially processed goods leading to penalties

Poly-Cotton Unbleached Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5210.19.60