Black Dyed Cotton-Spandex Blend Poplin for Shirts from Japan
280 g/m² plain weave poplin fabric with 75% cotton, 22% polyester, 3% spandex, dyed black for formal shirts. Falls under HTS 5211.31.00 as mixed mainly with man-made fibers (<85% cotton), plain weave, dyed, heavy weight. Stretch adds comfort for professional attire.
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
• Break down all fibers (incl. spandex) in entry docs; man-made must be 'mainly' mixed
• Test for excessive sizing per U.S. yarn number notes before weight measurement
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as sets; retail-ready rolls stay as fabric