Poly-Cotton Printed Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed poplin fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 120 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.59.80.90 as a printed woven cotton fabric mixed mainly with man-made fibers, not exceeding 200 g/m². The high yarn count ensures fine texture suitable for shirts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% cotton and provide certificates for customs
• Calculate average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• BT/Z) after removing sizing; retain documentation
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring weight is documented as imported, under 200 g/m²