Navy Blue Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Uniforms from Japan
Navy-dyed broadcloth fabric at 165 g/m², 75% cotton with 25% man-made fibers, plain weave with coarse yarn number 42. Fits HTS 5210.31.40.20 as dyed poplin/broadcloth (314) under 200 g/m², mixed mainly with synthetics. Used for corporate uniforms.
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
• Submit yarn count certificates using approved formulas to confirm ≤42 number
• Avoid bulk packaging that implies industrial use; retail-ready affects valuation
• Check for certified hand-loomed status if applicable, shifting to 5209/5210 handloom provisions