Bleached Cotton-Wool Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is bleached and composed of 70% cotton and 30% wool, classified under HTS 5212.12.60.10 due to being other bleached cotton fabric mixed mainly with wool and under 200 g/m². It is ideal for dress shirts requiring breathability and a soft drape.
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 tests to confirm >50% cotton with wool mix for 5212 classification; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Include bleaching certification and weight documentation (under 200 g/m²) in entry papers to avoid CBP scrutiny
• Check for quota restrictions on wool components and ensure origin certificates for blended textiles