Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.59.40.90 as a printed cotton blend fabric under 85% cotton, not over 200 g/m², and yarn number 42 or lower. Commonly used for casual 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; provide invoices detailing composition to avoid reclassification
• Measure average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) and include test reports in documentation
• Ensure weight ≤200 g/m² post-sizing removal; common pitfall is misdeclared weight leading to audits