Imitation Silk Poly-Cotton Broadcloth from Japan
A lightweight broadcloth fabric with 70% polyester filament and 30% cotton, mimicking silk's sheen through tight plain weave and dyed yarns of varying colors, used for blouses and scarves. Classified under HTS 5407.83.0010 for poplin/broadcloth with <85% synthetics mixed mainly with cotton and different colored yarns, fitting statistical note (c) exclusion criteria. Typically weighs under 170 gsm with non-square construction.
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
• Label as 'poplin or broadcloth' only if specs match note (c); common pitfall is misdeclaring as 100% polyester
• Retain dyeing records to prove 'yarns of different colors'
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester blends