5210.21.60.20/Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric/Japan

Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This poplin fabric is woven from yarns containing 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 170 g/m² with an average yarn number of 50 (in the 43-68 range). It features a plain weave with a fine, crosswise rib characteristic of poplin, ideal for dress shirts. Classified under HTS 5210.21.60.20 due to its bleached finish, cotton content under 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, and poplin structure.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify yarn number using HTS formula (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must fall between 43-68 for this subheading

• Provide lab test reports confirming <85% cotton and man-made fiber mix to avoid reclassification to Chapter 52 pure cotton headings

• Ensure 'poplin' structure with distinct warp/weft rib is documented, as plain weave broadcloth without rib may shift to adjacent codes