Unbleached Wool-Mixed Viscose Poplin Fabric from Japan
This woven poplin fabric is unbleached and composed mainly of viscose filament yarn (artificial) mixed with fine wool, weighing under 170 g/m² with plain weave not of square construction. It falls under HTS 5408.31.10.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial filament yarn mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair. Used for lightweight suiting or blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm artificial filament exceeds 50% for main classification, with wool as minor component
• Provide mill certificates documenting unbleached state and weave type to avoid misclassification as dyed or printed
• Ensure documentation specifies 'poplin' construction per statistical notes to prevent shifts to sheeting categories