Printed Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Japan
This printed cotton poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² with an average yarn number of 314, is designed for manufacturing durable work shirts. It falls under HTS 5212.25.60.20 as a printed poplin or broadcloth woven fabric of cotton, meeting the specified weight and thread count criteria from Chapter 52 notes.
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
• Verify average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing for accurate classification
• Provide lab test reports confirming weight >200 g/m² and print application to avoid misclassification as unprinted (5212.25.10)
• Ensure commercial invoice details weave as poplin/broadcloth to prevent shifts to 5212.29 other fabrics