Cotton-Polyester Twill Poplin Fabric from Japan
This unbleached twill weave fabric is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m². It falls under HTS 5513.19.00.50 as a synthetic staple fiber fabric containing less than 85% synthetics, mixed mainly with cotton, in twill weave and under 170 g/m². Commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% synthetics; ensure weight documentation under 170 g/m²
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under Chapter 52