Bleached Polycotton Broadcloth for Dress Shirts from Japan
A fine broadcloth fabric with 65% cotton and 35% polyester, plain weave, number 42 or lower, bleached and weighing not more than 200 g/m², specifically fits HTS 5210.21.40.20 for poplin or broadcloth. Its tight weave provides a smooth, lustrous surface ideal for formal apparel.
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
• Calculate average yarn number using US note formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) from imported fabric specs to confirm ≤42
• Label with exact weight per m² and bleaching certification to prevent reclassification as heavier fabrics over 200 g/m²
• Avoid common pitfall of importing sized fabric without desizing for accurate weight measurement