Dyed Cotton-Poly Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is dyed, weighs under 170 g/m², and features more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm² with finer yarns, qualifying as poplin under statistical note (a). It contains 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton but less than 85% artificial fibers. Ideal for lightweight dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and mainly cotton mix per HTS 5516; misdeclaration risks reclassification
• Provide weave specs (ends/picks per cm², yarn number, weight) in documentation to prove poplin status excluding note (a) exceptions
• Ensure dyeing is even and colorfast; common pitfall is fading tests failing, leading to duty disputes