Cotton-Flax-Poly Poplin Trouser Cloth from Japan
Woven poplin for trousers: 45% flax, 40% cotton, 15% polyester, 175 g/m², plain non-square weave. Meets statistical note (b) for broadcloth excluding specified weights/yarns. 5309.29.30.05 due to mixed fibers and cotton quota restraints.
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
• Use certified test reports for yarn number (avoid ≤26 average); apply for cotton restraint licenses early
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 100% flax to bypass restraints—lab tests catch this