Jute-Cotton Polyester Poplin Shirting Fabric from Japan
A poplin weave fabric blending jute (vegetable fiber), cotton, and polyester man-made fibers, not of square construction and meeting poplin specs under statistical note (b). Classified in HTS 5311.00.30.05 for cotton restraints (314), ideal for casual shirting.
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
• Declare precise blend ratios; jute must be principal vegetable fiber to stay in 5311
• Include Category 314 visa documentation for cotton restraint compliance
• Avoid napping that could reclassify under different weave notes