Unbleached Poplin Cotton for Blouse Panels from Japan
Lightweight unbleached poplin cotton fabric (190 g/m², yarn #314) cut into panels for blouse manufacturing. HTS 5212.11.60.20 applies to this unbleached, fine-count woven cotton poplin ≤200 g/m². Ideal for semi-formal women's blouses due to its sheen and strength.
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
• Pre-cut panels must still qualify as fabric, not made-up articles; include production records
• Use boiling method to remove sizing for accurate g/m² calculation per US note
• Beware misdeclaration as bleached to evade higher rates