Bleached Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight poplin fabric, weighing under 200 g/m² with yarn number 69 or higher, contains less than 85% cotton mixed mainly with polyester man-made fibers and is bleached. It falls under HTS 5210.21.80.20 due to its plain weave poplin structure, high yarn count, and specified cotton-manmade blend. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact cotton content via lab test; must be under 85% with man-made fibers predominant to qualify
• Provide weave analysis confirming poplin/broadcloth and yarn number ≥69; retain mill certificates
• Check weight ≤200 g/m² post-scouring; common pitfall is misdeclared dyed fabrics entering bleached category