Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed, weighs 150 g/m², and contains 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton. It meets the poplin definition as it's not of square construction and over 170 g/m² threshold with appropriate yarn counts. Classified under 5513.23.01 for its polyester staple fiber dominance mixed with cotton, dyed, under 170 g/m².
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% polyester; ensure weight certification under 170 g/m²
• Declare dyeing process accurately to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as 100% cotton leads to audits