Unbleached Acetate Poplin Dress Fabric from Japan
Unbleached acetate filament poplin for summer dresses, defined as plain weave broadcloth not napped or square per statistical notes (c) and (f). Lightweight yet durable for fashion; HTS 5408.31.2020 classification.
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
• Lab test for filament vs staple to stay in Chapter 54; declare width if <168cm to rule out printcloth
• Pitfall: selling as set with trims shifts to composite goods