Unbleached Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 100% non-textured polyester filaments, weighing 140 g/m² with a plain weave not of square construction, fitting the definition of poplin. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99.10 as an unbleached fabric containing 85% or more polyester filaments, under 170 g/m². Primarily used for shirt linings and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight per m² and filament content via lab testing to confirm ≤170 g/m² and ≥85% polyester for this subheading
• Provide mill certificates documenting non-textured polyester filaments and unbleached/bleached status to avoid misclassification
• Watch for square construction or yarn number specs that could shift to other statistical suffixes under 5407.61