Unbleached Acetate Poplin Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is made from 100% acetate filament yarn, unbleached, with a poplin weave featuring fine warp and coarser weft yarns. It contains over 85% artificial filament by weight, classifying it under HTS 5408.21.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial filaments. Commonly used for lightweight linings and blouses.
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 filament content exceeds 85% artificial yarn via lab testing to confirm classification under 5408
• Include mill test certificates showing unbleached state and weave type to avoid reclassification as dyed
• Watch for square construction pitfalls that might shift to sheeting definitions in statistical notes