Flax-Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
This poplin fabric, weighing 180 g/m² with plain weave not of square construction, contains 60% flax, 25% cotton, and 15% polyester, making it less than 85% flax. It falls under HTS 5309.21.30.55 as unbleached poplin or broadcloth subject to man-made fiber restraints due to the polyester content and specific weave characteristics defined in chapter notes.
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
• Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and man-made content for restraints
• Provide weave specs (plain, not square, per chapter note b) in documentation to avoid misclassification
• Check quota/visa requirements for category 614 textiles from exporting countries