Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is made from unbleached polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing 150 g/m², certified as poplin due to its uneven construction with finer warp yarns. It falls under HTS 5513.11.00.20 as a poplin or broadcloth fabric under 170 g/m² with less than 85% synthetic content. Commonly used for 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 fabric weight and yarn construction documentation to confirm poplin status per statistical notes, avoiding reclassification
• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (under 85% polyester, mainly cotton) to prevent disputes at entry
• Label as unbleached/bleached accurately; common pitfall is misstating weight over 170 g/m² leading to Chapter 55 shift