Printed Cotton-Poly Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Japan
This heavy poplin fabric, weighing 220 g/m², contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester and features a printed plaid pattern. It is classified under HTS 5211.51.00.20 as a printed plain weave poplin or broadcloth with less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, and over 200 g/m². The tight weave and smooth finish make it ideal for durable work shirts.
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 testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made fiber dominance for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation proving plain weave poplin/broadcloth to avoid reclassification as other weaves
• Check weight per m² post-scouring; common pitfall is misdeclaring due to sizing affecting measured grams