Dyed Polyester-Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric, weighing over 170 g/m², is made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton (under 85% polyester), classified as poplin or broadcloth per statistical note (a). It's dyed evenly for uniform color and used in durable shirt manufacturing. The non-square construction and weight exclude it from lighter fabric categories.
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 mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration shifts to 5513 or 5210
• Provide weave analysis proving non-square poplin construction and weight >170 g/m² to match statistical note (a)
• Include dyeing process certification to avoid reclassification under undyed headings like 5514.11