Unbleached Poplin Fabric for Casual Button-Down Shirts from Japan
Unbleached poplin of 75% polyester filaments mixed solely with cotton (<85% total synthetics), plain weave not square per note (c)(i). HTS 5407.81.0010 applies to such other woven fabrics. Standard for casual button-down shirt production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number (not 26 or lower for heavy fabrics) to uphold poplin status
• Separate filament tow (Chapter 55) from fabrics; pure tow excluded per chapter note
• Watch for multiple/cabled yarns—excludes from sheeting but verify for poplin