Cotton-Linen Broadcloth Table Linen Fabric from Japan
Broadcloth plain weave fabric, bleached, 65% flax/25% cotton/10% acrylic, 190 g/m² for tablecloths, not square construction. Subject to 5309.21.30.05 as poplin/broadcloth with cotton-MMF under 85% flax limit.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm average yarn number >26 if over 200 g/m² to qualify as poplin per statistical note (b)(ii)
• Document end-use as fabric (not made-up articles) to prevent Chapter 63 classification
• Batch test for fiber content accuracy; discrepancies lead to penalties