Flax-Cotton Spandex Poplin Stretch Fabric from Japan
Stretch poplin with 50% flax, 30% cotton, 15% polyester, 5% spandex, 185 g/m² for fitted garments. Plain weave qualifies as broadcloth under note (b) despite minor elastomeric content. 5309.29.30.05 for man-made inclusion and cotton 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
• Disclose all fibers including spandex <5% to avoid undervaluation claims; confirm weave density
• Pitfall: stretch may prompt Chapter 60 knit classification review