Linen-Cotton-Spandex Broadcloth Dress Lining from Japan
Plain weave broadcloth fabric with 60% flax, 35% cotton, 5% spandex, 150 g/m², used for dress linings. Qualifies as poplin/broadcloth per note (b) due to non-square construction and appropriate yarn numbers. Falls under 5309.29.30.55 for mixed flax (<85%), cotton, and man-made (spandex) with 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
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave type and g/m² to prove poplin definition compliance
• Check for textile category 614 quantitative limits; obtain export visas if from restricted origins
• Avoid misdeclaration as 100% linen; precise fiber percentages prevent penalties