Printed Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed cotton poplin fabric weighs 180 g/m² and features colorful floral patterns printed on one side. It falls under HTS 5212.15.60 as a woven cotton fabric weighing not more than 200 g/m² that is printed and not specifically provided for elsewhere in the chapter. The fabric is ideal for making shirts and blouses.
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
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² with lab testing to confirm classification under this subheading
• Provide detailed printing process documentation and yarn count details to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure fiber content is 100% cotton or blended appropriately; blends over 85% cotton may shift to Chapter 55