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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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