Printed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This printed poplin fabric is woven from 65% polyester filament and 35% cotton yarns, weighing around 120 gsm with a plain weave not of square construction. It qualifies under HTS 5407.84.00.10 as a printed poplin or broadcloth containing less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton. Commonly used for lightweight dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave specs and gsm documentation to prove poplin definition compliance (not square construction)
• Ensure printing is post-weave to avoid heading 5407.51 misclassification