Bleached Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight bleached woven fabric contains 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69, ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5210.29.80.90 as a bleached cotton fabric mixed mainly with man-made fibers, not exceeding 200 g/m², and of higher yarn number. The fine weave and high thread count make it suitable for apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculations per US notes using formulas like N = BYT/1,000
• Include bleaching certification to avoid disputes over 'bleached' status