Poly-Cotton Dyed Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This woven poplin fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, dyed evenly in solid colors, weighs 180 g/m², and has an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.39.40 due to its cotton content below 85%, mixed with man-made fibers, dyed plain weave, light weight, and coarse yarn count of 42 or lower. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab test; must declare <85% cotton mixed mainly with MMF to avoid reclassification to 5208
• Provide weave analysis confirming 'other' (non-specialty weaves like plain or twill) and calculate average yarn number per US Note (a)
• Include dyeing certification to distinguish from unbleached/printed under 5210.21/5210.49; watch for weight declarations over 200 g/m²