Dyed Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
A lightweight plain weave poplin fabric weighing 150 g/m², dyed, containing 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton. It qualifies under HTS 5513.29.00.90 as a dyed woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers (less than 85%) mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not specifically poplin/broadcloth per statistical notes. Commonly used for men's dress shirts.
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% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide mill certificates and dyeing process documentation to prove weight ≤170 g/m² and dyed status
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton (Ch.52) – common pitfall causing penalties