Polyester Printed Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This lightweight printed poplin fabric, weighing under 170 g/m², is woven from 100% non-textured polyester filaments and used for men's dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99.65 as a flat woven fabric containing 85% or more polyester, printed, and not exceeding 170 g/m². The plain weave construction and lack of twisted yarns classify it as flat per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight ≤170 g/m² and ≥85% non-textured polyester content via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide weave analysis confirming plain weave and flat status (no yarns twisted >472 turns/m) in documentation
• Include mill test certificates for filament type to prevent customs disputes on textured vs non-textured