Certifiable Hand-Loomed Poly-Cotton Poplin from Japan
Hand-loomed dyed poplin fabric 160 g/m², <85% cotton with synthetics, plain weave (314), eligible for certification. HTS 5210.31.40.20 as mixed dyed plain weave broadcloth ≤200 g/m². Cottage industry product.
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
• Obtain government cert for hand-loomed status per US note for potential preferences
• Prove non-power loom via docs to qualify