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Cuprammonium Rayon Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This is a plain weave poplin fabric made from 100% cuprammonium rayon filaments, containing yarns of different colors, weighing around 120 gsm with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5408.23.21.00 as it is a woven fabric with 85% or more artificial filament (cuprammonium rayon) of different colors, meeting poplin specifications excluding selvage. Primarily used for dress shirts and blouses.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm 85%+ cuprammonium rayon content and different color yarns per statistical notes

• Obtain mill certificates documenting weave type (poplin) and weight to avoid misclassification as sheeting or printcloth

• Declare selvage exclusions accurately; common pitfall is failing to specify filament type leading to Chapter 55 reclassification