Poly-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric blends 60% polyester staple fibers with 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m², ideal for lightweight shirts. It falls under HTS 5513.31.00.00 due to its polyester-cotton mix under 85% synthetic, plain weave, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m² with yarns of different colors. The multi-color yarn construction matches the 'of yarns of different colors' subheading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certificates; plain weave must meet poplin/broadcloth specs if applicable
• Declare yarn color variations explicitly to avoid disputes under the 'different colors' subheading