Bleached Linen Poplin Fabric from Japan
Plain weave poplin linen fabric, not square construction, weighing over 200 g/m² with yarn number above 26, bleached. Meets HTS 5309.11.00 as 85%+ flax, unbleached/bleached per note (b). Popular for shirts and blouses due to crisp finish.
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
• Document poplin specs excluding selvage per note (a); test for napping to avoid misclassification
• Pitfall: low yarn number could shift to excluded categories