Unbleached Cotton-Wool Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight poplin fabric, weighing 180 g/m², contains 40% wool and 60% combed cotton, unbleached for a natural off-white appearance. It falls under HTS 5212.11.10.20 as an unbleached woven cotton fabric with over 36% wool content, combed cotton yarns, and weight not exceeding 200 g/m². Ideal for dress shirts requiring a soft drape from the wool blend.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 36% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates for customs scrutiny
• Ensure fabric weight documentation shows ≤200 g/m²; common pitfall is mismeasurement due to moisture
• Declare as unbleached—any minimal processing like scouring could shift to 5212.12