Poly-Cotton Poplin Work Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric, weighing 200 g/m², is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, using yarns of different colors for a subtle plaid pattern. It falls under HTS 5514.30.31.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², and plain weave. Commonly used for durable work shirts and uniforms.
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 and mainly cotton mix for accurate classification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification (gsm) in documentation to avoid misclassification as lighter fabrics
• Declare yarn color differences explicitly to qualify under the 'yarns of different colors' subheading