Heavy Poly-Cotton Poplin for Uniforms from Japan
Unbleached poplin fabric exceeding 200 g/m², with 65% cotton and 35% man-made fibers in a plain weave, precisely matching HTS 5211.11.00.20 criteria including broadcloth structure. Used for industrial uniforms requiring durability without bleaching.
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
• Ensure certification for non-power loom if claiming hand-loomed, per notes for heading 5209 applicability
• Calculate fabric weight accurately after desizing to meet >200 g/m² threshold
• Check country-specific cotton quotas in US notes to avoid entry restrictions