Floral Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Lining from Japan
A lightweight broadcloth fabric with floral print, composed of 70% polyester filament and 30% cotton, plain weave under 170 gsm, not square construction. Classified in HTS 5407.84.00.10 for printed poplin/broadcloth mixed mainly with cotton but <85% synthetics. Ideal for dress linings and summer 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
• Label exact filament vs staple yarn content; filament yarn dictates Chapter 54 classification
• Include printing process certification to distinguish from yarn-dyed fabrics
• Avoid bulk packaging over 50m rolls for retail to prevent set classification issues