Unbleached Flax Blend Poplin for Blouses from Japan
Unbleached poplin fabric with 75% flax, 15% cotton, 10% nylon for blouse production, 170 g/m², plain weave with unequal thread counts meeting broadcloth specs. HTS 5309.21.30.05 applies for its mixed flax-cotton-MMF composition under cotton restraints.
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 commercial invoice detailing weave type, yarn numbers, and weight to confirm poplin status
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring bleached as unbleached; requires separate dyeing certification
• Use visa/stamp requirements for cotton-restrained textiles from quota countries