Dyed Wool-Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is dyed evenly and contains 40% wool blended with 60% combed cotton. It falls under HTS 5212.13.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric that is combed, dyed, under 200 g/m², and has 36% or more wool by weight. The poplin weave provides a smooth finish ideal for tailored shirts.
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 exact wool content via lab testing as it must be ≥36% by weight for this subheading; misclassification risks penalties
• Provide dyeing process certification and combed cotton documentation to customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration—measure g/m² post-scouring per US note formulas