Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is dyed poplin or broadcloth containing 65% polyester filament and 35% cotton, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It meets Chapter 54 statistical note (c) for poplin/broadcloth and falls under 5407.82.00.10 due to less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and being dyed. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
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 fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% synthetics; misdeclaration risks reclassification to 5407.61
• Include dye fastness certificates and yarn count details in documentation to match poplin/broadcloth definition
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weave claims—ensure plain weave, not square construction per note (c)