5212.11.60.70/Unbleached Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric/Japan

Unbleached Cotton Twill Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This unbleached woven cotton fabric features a twill weave with a weight of 180 g/m², designed specifically for manufacturing men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5212.11.60.70 as an unbleached cotton fabric weighing not more than 200 g/m², classified under 'other' satin or twill weave due to its specific construction not matching narrower subcategories. The natural off-white appearance results from minimal processing post-weaving.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify fabric weight via lab testing (≤200 g/m²) and confirm unbleached status with bleaching certificates to avoid reclassification

• Provide detailed weave analysis (twill confirmation) and yarn count documentation per Chapter 52 notes for smooth CBP review

• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries