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Bleached Heavyweight Cotton Poplin for Workwear from Japan

Dense bleached cotton poplin fabric >200 g/m² for industrial workwear reinforcement. HTS 5212.22.60.90 covers this as other bleached woven cotton beyond 200 g/m². The fine weave and bleaching provide crispness for durable apparel.

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

• Label fiber content precisely (100% cotton) per FTC rules; mismatches lead to penalties

• For industrial end-use, note on invoice—avoids consumer retail misclass to Chapter 62

• Test for excessive sizing removal as per US note (b) before weight verification