Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 60% cotton and 40% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number of 80. It falls under HTS 5210.51.80 as a plain weave fabric containing less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, printed, and of number 69 or higher. The fine yarn count makes it ideal for dress shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
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 Chapter 52 US notes for CBP review
• Ensure printing is considered a finishing process, not changing the base weave classification