Cotton Poplin Tablecloth Base Fabric from Japan
Heavy unbleached poplin fabric (yarn #75, 155 g/m²) of ≥85% cotton, plain weave with pronounced rib for tablecloth production. Supplied in bolts for cutting and hemming. HTS 5208.12.80.20 applies for its unbleached poplin characteristics, weight range, and fine yarn count.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'poplin or broadcloth (314)' to match statistical suffix
• Test for cotton percentage via AATCC methods; blends <85% shift to Chapter 52 other headings
• Check quota restrictions if raw cotton content traces to limited countries per US notes