Bleached Viscose Rayon Poplin Fabric from Japan
This is a plain weave unbleached or bleached woven fabric made from 100% viscose rayon artificial filament yarn, weighing 180 g/m². It qualifies under HTS 5408.21.00.60 as it contains 85% or more artificial filament and exceeds 170 g/m². Used primarily for apparel linings and light upholstery.
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 exact weight per square meter with lab testing to confirm >170 g/m² classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing 85%+ artificial filament content for CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as synthetic under 5407 by confirming artificial staple origin