Bleached Acetate Broadcloth Fabric from Japan
Bleached broadcloth fabric from acetate filament yarn, featuring plain weave not of square construction, suitable for dress shirts and scarves as defined in statistical note (c). Excludes heavy or low-count variants per chapter notes. Falls under HTS 5408.31.2020 for unbleached/bleached poplin or broadcloth.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document bleaching process to confirm subheading 5408.31; test for average yarn number to avoid sheeting misclassification
• Pitfall: fabrics napped post-bleach may require weave verification
• Label fiber content accurately for artificial filaments