Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Table Linen Fabric from Japan
Lightweight broadcloth of 68% cotton and 32% polyester, plain weave number 42 or lower, bleached, ≤200 g/m², classified under HTS 5210.21.40.20 as poplin or broadcloth mixed mainly with man-made fibers. Used for durable tablecloths and napkins.
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
• Measure fabric weight after removing excessive sizing via boiling to match US note (a) requirements
• Ensure plain weave is wholly specified (no other weaves) excluding selvage per US note
• Declare as fabric, not made-up articles, to avoid Chapter 63 classification