Charcoal Cotton-Lycra Heavy Poplin Blend from Japan
Woven poplin fabric of 78% cotton and 22% Lycra, 230 g/m², dyed charcoal gray for shirting/upholstery. HTS 5211.39.00 covers this dyed, heavy, mixed cotton 'other fabric' weave.
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
• Ensure documentation shows post-weave dyeing to distinguish from 5212 yarn-dyed
• Test for exact weight >200 g/m² after sizing removal; common pitfall in heavy blends
• Declare commercial vs industrial end-use if questioned, though classification is material-based