Black Cotton Poplin Suiting Fabric from Japan
Dyed black poplin cotton fabric weighing not more than 200 g/m², classified under 5212.13.60.20 as poplin/broadcloth (314) due to its crisp, fine weave suitable for suiting and formal wear. Meets US notes for average yarn number calculation in woven cotton fabrics.
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
• Conduct yarn number testing post-sizing removal (boil-off method) to confirm '314' statistical suffix eligibility
• Avoid common pitfall of over 200 g/m² weight leading to 5310+ classifications; weigh samples accurately
• Declare origin clearly, as cotton quotas apply (e.g
• 5201 limits) impacting blended or raw material traceability