Dyed Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is a dyed plain weave polyester fabric classified as poplin, featuring finer warp yarns than filling for a crisp texture, used in shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5407.92.20 as a dyed woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn, not meeting square construction or sheeting criteria per chapter notes. Excludes selvage and meets flat fabric definition with low twist yarns.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify yarn twist does not exceed 472 turns per meter to qualify as flat fabric; provide lab tests if challenged
• Label fiber content accurately as 100% polyester filament to avoid reclassification under cotton-blend headings