No. 314 Broadcloth Cotton for Blouses from Japan
No. 314 bleached broadcloth is a fine plain weave cotton fabric (yarn number ~50, 90 g/m²) with ≥85% cotton, specifically stat-suffixed for poplin/broadcloth in HTS 5208.21.20.20. Its balanced construction suits women's blouses and lightweight linings. The '314' designation aligns with statistical reporting for this precise category.
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
• Provide statistical suffix documentation matching '314' for poplin/broadcloth; mismatches lead to liquidation issues
• Measure fabric weight post-scouring to confirm ≤100 g/m²; retain mill test certificates
• Label rolls with yarn number, weave type (plain), and bleaching process to support classification claims