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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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