Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven poplin fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and has been bleached for a clean white finish. It is classified under HTS 5210.29.40.90 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber blend, low weight, bleached processing, and average yarn number 42 or lower. Commonly used 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 fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton and provide detailed composition certificates
• Measure average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and include calculations in documentation
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring weight is documented post-sizing removal; common pitfall is exceeding 200 g/m²