Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven poplin fabric contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number of 72. It falls under HTS 5210.19.80 as an unbleached fabric of number 69 or higher, mixed mainly with man-made fibers and under 200 g/m². Ideal for dress shirts and blouses.
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 exact fiber content via lab test; must be <85% cotton with MMF predominant to qualify
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculation per US Note formulas to confirm 'number 69 or higher'
• Avoid bleaching pre-import; unbleached status required—common pitfall leads to reclassification