Bleached Heavy Cotton Poplin from Japan
Dense bleached cotton poplin fabric exceeding 200 g/m² for workwear and uniforms. HTS 5212.22.60 applies to this other category of heavy bleached woven cotton, outside plain, twill, or satin. Its crosswise rib adds strength.
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
• Confirm no denim characteristics to avoid 5209 reclassification per subheading note
• Provide photos or samples showing weave exclusivity per US note (b)
• For industrial rolls, specify not for retail to sidestep set classifications